Philips High Fidelity Laboratories Stereo Turntables
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Philips High Fidelity Laboratories, Ltd. is recalling approximately 5,600 stereo turntables due to a potential electrical shock hazard. The affected models are 22AF685/44B and 22AF685/94B, which were sold nationwide since March 1979 for approximately $140. The turntables were wired improperly, causing safety fuses to not operate correctly, which means consumers could receive a severe electrical shock by touching metal parts on the turntable or connected metal components in the event of a short circuit. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
Owners of these turntables should contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased or Philips Consumer Affairs Department to arrange for free repairs. The model numbers can be found on a label on the bottom of the turntable base. Consumers can reach Philips Consumer Affairs toll-free at 800-251-9104, or in Tennessee at 615-521-4460. To verify model numbers, consumers can contact the CPSC's toll-free hotline at 800-638-2772.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Stereo Turntables Recalled by Philips NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 25, 1980 Release # 80-031 Philips Stereo Turntables Recalled Due To Potential Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 25) -- Approximately 5,600 stereo turntables are being recalled by their manufacturer, Philips High Fidelity Laboratories, Ltd., of Knoxville, Tennessee, because they may pose a shock hazard to consumers. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Philips is a subsidiary of Magnavox Consumer Electronics Co., of Knoxville, Tennessee. The turntables were wired improperly so that "safety fuses," which serve as circuit breakers, do not operate. In the event of a short circuit, consumers could receive a severe electrical shock by touching any metal part on the turntable or any metal components connected to the turntable. NO injuries or deaths have been reported to the company or to CPSC. The recall includes Philips turntable models 22AF685/44B and 22AF685/94B. The turntables have been sold nationwide since March, 1979, for approximately $140 in stereo-equipment retail outlets. The model numbers are printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the turntable base. Owners should contact the dealer from whom the unit was purchased or the Philips Consumers Affairs Department to make arrangements for free repairs. The company's toll- free number is 800-251-9104; in Tennessee, call 615-521-4460, and ask for Consumer Affairs. Anyone wishing to verify the model numbers should contact CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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