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CPSCRecalled Oct 5, 2023 · #24003

Russound Recalls MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Hazard

The internal circuit board components can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

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Description

This recall involves the Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier that provides up to eight zones of distributed audio. The controller measures about 17 inches wide by 3.5 inches high by 17.2 inches deep and weighs 28.8 pounds. The unit has model number MCA-88 on the front of the housing. The units that are subject to recall have serial numbers that begin with four digits ranging from 2047 through 2307. The serial numbers are located on a visible label on the front of the unit under the clear plastic cover. "Russound" is printed on the front of the amplifier.

Product details

Product
Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers
Type
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
2047, 2307
UPCs
Sold at
Sold to wholesalers, who then sell them to installation professionals for sale to and installation for consumers from January 2021 through July 2023 for about $4,000.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers and contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement unit to be installed at no cost by a certified professional installer.

View the official CPSC notice