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TC Electronic recalls bass guitar amplifier due to electrical shock hazard

MEDIA RELEASE

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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:
View DetailsRepairConsumer Contact:
tc electronic; at (800) 349-4699 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.tcelectronic.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 BH250@lifetimeservice.com.

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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