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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2010-09-07

Subwoofer Speakers Recalled by Paradigm Electronics Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

Paradigm Cinema 70 CT Subwoofers

  • Brand Paradigm Electronics, of Ontario, Canada

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Paradigm Electronics is recalling subwoofer speakers sold as part of the Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 120-volt and 230-volt systems due to a fire hazard. The subwoofers can overheat when played at high outputs for extended periods. The recalled speakers have a black finish and serial numbers beginning with 111028 and higher, which can be found on the amp panel on the back of the subwoofer. Subwoofers with an amperage rating of 1.25A L 250-volt are not included in this recall.

According to the record, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers and contact Paradigm for a repair kit. The kit includes a replacement fuse with detailed installation instructions and a revised fuse rating label to apply over the original label on the subwoofer.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers and contact Paradigm for a repair kit. The kit contains a replacement fuse and detailed instructions on how to remove the fuse and install a new one. Consumers will also receive a revised fuse rating label to be applied directly over the original label.

Details from the source

This recall involves subwoofer speakers sold as part of the Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 120-volt and Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 230-volt system. The speakers have a black finish and serial numbers beginning with 111028 and higher. The serial number is located on the amp panel on the back of the subwoofer. The speaker system includes two front speakers, two rear speakers, a center channel and subwoofer. Subwoofers with an amperage rating of 1.25A L 250-volt are not included in this recall. The amperage rating is located on the back panel of the subwoofer.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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