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CPSCRecalled Apr 17, 2003 · #03108

CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers

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.

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Description

The recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers include model numbers RT2600, RT2600DVD and RT2600DVD5 and serial numbers beginning with 220 through 230. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the back of the unit in the lower left corner. The recalled units may also have an "A" as the last character in the model number. The amplifier units are silver and are about 17 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 5 inches high.

Product details

Product
RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers
Type
Amplifiers
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
RT2600, RT2600DVD, RT2600DVD5
UPCs
Sold at
Radio Shack, Best Buy, and other retailers sold the amplifiers, from May 2002 through March 2003, for between $300 and $380.
Made in
China

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice