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Product recall · CPSCMarch 20, 2007Serious
Casio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the keyboard immediately, unplug it and remove the batteries. Consumers should contact Casio for a free repair.
Who to contact: For more information, consumers should call Casio at (973) 361-5400 Ext. 1352 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.casio.com
The product
This recall involves model CTK-710 of the Casio® 61-key full-size electronic musical keyboards. The size of the keyboard is 37-11/16 inches by 14-1/16 inches by 5-1/4 inches. Products with serial numbers ranging from 7030001 through 7040400 and 7041901 through 7043500 are included in this recall. The brand and model information are found on the front of the unit above the keyboard and the serial number is found inside the battery compartment located on the underside of the unit.
Details
- Units affected
- About 12,000
- Recall date
- March 20, 2007
- Brand
- Casio Computer Co. Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan, Casio® Inc., of Dover, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Casio® has received five reports of keyboards overheating, including two incidents that resulted in fire. There have been two reports of property damage, in addition to the unit itself. No injuries have been reported.
CTK-710
Wal-Mart, Best Buy and music instrument stores nationwide, in catalogs, on Casio's Web site, and on other Web sites between May 2006 and February 2007 for between $70 and $150.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Casio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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