CPSC

RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers Recalled for Shock Hazard

Recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifier
Recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifier
Recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifier, back
Recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifier, back

Hazard

The amplifier can overheat due to a lack of ventilation, which can cause melting of the plastic front cover and pose a shock hazard to consumers.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Consumers should unplug the units immediately and contact Thomson for information on how to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact

Contact Thomson at (866) 670-4844 anytime. Consumers also can contact Thomson at Thomson Inc., RCA Home Entertainment Amplifier Recall, P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976.

Products

RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Radio Shack, Best Buy, and other retailers sold the amplifiers, from May 2002 through March 2003, for between $300 and $380.