CPSC2006-04-11
Yamaha Corp. of America Recalls Bench Sold with Digital Piano Due to Collapse Hazard
Yamaha Corp. of America, of Buena Park, Calif.
Hazard
On some benches, one or more bench bolts do not meet tensile strength specifications, which can result in collapse of the bench while in use, posing a risk of injury. The recall does not involve the pianos with which the benches were sold.
Remedy
Yamaha will contact each customer and provide free replacement bolts for each bench.
Sold at
Musical instrument retailers and dealers from January 2006 through February 2006 for about $1,000.
Affected count
About 176
Injuries reported
Yamaha Corp. has received one report of a bench collapsing in Taiwan. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Bench Sold with Digital Piano
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Yamaha toll-free at (800) 510-6933 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Yamaha-Corp-of-America-Recalls-Bench-Sold-with-Digital-Piano-Due-to-Collapse-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
We email you a Sunday digest of new federal recalls relevant to parents — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.
Get the Sunday Brief