CPSC2021-11-03
Power Handles Recalled Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Manufactured by Elektron Music Machines
Elektron Music Machines MAV AB, of Sweden
Hazard
The power handle can short circuit and overheat, posing fire and burn hazards
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power handles, disconnect the power cable and remove the batteries; and contact Elektron for instructions on receiving a full refund, including shipping. The firm will provide each consumer with a prepaid shipping label after they have contacted the firm to report the product.
Sold at
Specialty music stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Alto Music, American Music Supply, Austin Bazaar, Chicago Music Exchange, Control, Control Voltage, Detroit Modular, Patchwerks, Reverb.com, Sweetwater Sound, Wish You Were Gear and zZounds.com from May 2021 through July 2021 for about $50.
Affected count
About 660 (In addition, about 37 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
Elektron has received one report of the power handle overheating. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Sweden
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Elektron BP-1 Power Handles
Consumer contact
Elektron toll-free at 888-312-2709 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@elektron.se or online at www.elektron.se and click on the Power Handle BP-1 recall page box or by directly visiting https://bp1-support.elektron.se
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Power-Handles-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Elektron-Music-MachinesDon't want to check this manually?
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