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Product recall · CPSCOctober 5, 2023Serious
Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The internal circuit board components can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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 immediately stop using the recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers and contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement unit to be installed at no cost by a certified professional installer.
Who to contact: Russound at 800-638-8055 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@russound.com or online at https://russound.com/MCA88 or https://russound.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
The product
This recall involves the Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier that provides up to eight zones of distributed audio. The controller measures about 17 inches wide by 3.5 inches high by 17.2 inches deep and weighs 28.8 pounds. The unit has model number MCA-88 on the front of the housing. The units that are subject to recall have serial numbers that begin with four digits ranging from 2047 through 2307. The serial numbers are located on a visible label on the front of the unit under the clear plastic cover. "Russound" is printed on the front of the amplifier.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,170 (In addition, about 245 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- October 5, 2023
- Brand
- Russound/FMP Inc., of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 16 reports of smoking, charring and burning. The damage has been contained to the unit only. No injuries have been reported.
MCA-88
Sold to wholesalers, who then sell them to installation professionals for sale to and installation for consumers from January 2021 through July 2023 for about $4,000.
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: “Russound Recalls MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers 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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