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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-07-31

Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard

Is my product affected?

SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers

  • Brand Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz.

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

What happened

Fender Musical Instruments is recalling the SWR Natural Blonde 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000, due to a fire hazard. The amplifier's wiring can overheat, creating a risk of fire. The recalled unit measures approximately 26 inches by 16 inches by 15 inches, has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill, and displays "SWR" and "Natural Blonde" on the front panel with the model number on the top rear panel.

Consumers who own this amplifier should stop using it immediately and contact Fender Musical Instruments for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers.

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

Hazard

The recalled amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers.

Details from the source

The recall involves the SWR® Natural Blonde™ 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000. The amplifier measures about 26 inches x 16 inches x 15 inches, and has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill. The model number is located on the top rear panel of the amplifier. "SWR" and "Natural Blonde" are printed on the front of the amplifier.

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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