Mitsubishi stereo speakers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Mitsubishi Electronics America has recalled approximately 27,000 pairs of SS-2100 and SS-3100 stereo speakers sold between June 1988 and January 1991. These speakers were sold individually and as part of the E-1100, E-2100, and E-3100 audio system models. The speakers may be unable to handle peak power from connected amplifiers, and when amplifiers are operated at near-maximum volume for four to five hours, internal speaker components may overheat and burn. The company has reported five incidents of internal burning to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, though no external fires have been reported.
Consumers who own SS-2100 or SS-3100 speakers should stop using them immediately. The source states that consumers should contact Mitsubishi Electronics America at 949-465-6140 for other remedies, though it notes that repair is no longer available. The recall does not affect any other components of the mentioned audio systems or any other Mitsubishi products.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
May 3, 1991Release # 91-062 Firm's Recall Hotline: (949) 465-6140 WASHINGTON, DC -- Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. (MELA) of Cypress CA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of its SS-2100 and SS-3100 stereo speakers because of a possible fire hazard. Between June 1988 and January 1991, approximately 27,000 pairs of these speakers were sold nationwide through authorized MELA dealers. These speakers were sold separately and as components of E-1100, E-2100 and E-3100 models of Mitsubishi brand audio systems. MELA has determined that these speakers may be unable to handle the peak power supplied by amplifiers sold with the component system or from amplifiers connected after purchase. In certain cases, when the amplifier is operated at near-maximum volume levels for approximately four to five hours, internal parts of the speaker may overheat and burn. The firm reported five such incidents to CPSC. Although MELA has received no reports of external fires, that possibility may exist. Speaker model numbers can be found on the rear label of the speakers. Consumers who purchased SS-2100 and SS-3100 speakers individually or as part of the Mitsubishi brand audio system models E-1100, E-2100 and E-3100 should stop using them immediately. No other component of the systems mentioned or additional MELA products of any kind are affected by this recall. Consumers should contact the firm at 949-465-6140 for other remedies. The repair is longer available. The recall is being announced as part of CPSC's mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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