AAFES RECALL NO. 07-074
RELEASE DATE: 9 November 2007
SUBJECT: HAZARDOUS RECALL - – Yamaha Corp of America recalls AC Power AdaptorsDISTRIBUTION: WORLDWIDE (Sold in CONUS, Alaska & Hawaii stores) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Yamaha Corp of America of Buena Park, CA is voluntarily recalling the AC Power Adaptors for electric shock hazard. Consumers should stop using recalled product immediately.
Name of Product: Yamaha AC Power Adaptors Units: About 49,000
Distributor: Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.
Hazard: The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha has received five reports of units separating. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Yamaha PA-3C power adaptor with a date code of 0624. The adaptor is used with Yamaha keyboards and digital drum sets. The model number is written in white print on the front of the plug of the adaptor and the date code is etched into the plastic at the bottom of the plug panel. The adaptor can be purchased as a part of a set or separately.
Adapters were sold through Musical instrument retailers nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for about $20. AAFES only sold the Digital Drum Set, Model # DD20CAD (UPC# 086792286037) which may contain the recalled adaptors. If your adapter is affected, please follow the instructions below.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Yamaha Corporation of America toll-free at (866) 509-0320 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.yamaha.com/warranty_safety.asp
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