tc electronic Recalls Bass Guitar Amplifier Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Mar 21, 2013, 02:00 ET

WASHINGTON, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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Recall Summary

Name of product: Bass Guitar Amplifiers

Hazard: A nut inside the chassis can come loose and fall between the electrical coils, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact: tc electronic; at (800) 349-4699 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.tclectronic.com and click on BASS at the top of the page then on BH250 and select BH250 RECALL for more information. Consumers can also send an email to [email protected].

Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/tc-electronic-Recalls-Bass-Guitar-Amplifier/.

Recall Details

Units: About 388

Description: This recall involves tc electronic 250 W bass guitar amplifiers with model BH250 and serial numbers 1204763 through 12404375. The amplifiers are about 8.6 inches wide, 2.5 inches high and 9 inches deep and have a red front panel. The model and "tc electronic" are printed on the front of the amplifier. The serial number is located on a white sticker on the back of the amplifier.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using, unplug the amplifiers and contact tc electronic for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product.

Sold at: Music and instrument stores nationwide and online from August 2012 through January 2013 for about $450.

Importer: TC Group Americas, of Kitchener, ON, Canada

Manufacturer: tc electronic, of Denmark

Manufactured in: China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

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