The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, California, today announced a voluntary recall of Yamaha AC Power Adaptors.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The name of the product is Yamaha AC Power Adaptors.
The quantity of the recalled product is about 49,000.
The name of the Distributor is Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, California.
The hazard associated with the recall product is that the housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Yamaha has received five reports of units separating. No injuries have been reported.
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 part of a set or separately.
The product was sold at Musical instrument retailers nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for about $20.
The product was manufactured in China.
Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a free replacement.
Consumer, for more information, should contact Yamaha Corporation of America toll-free at (866) 509-0320 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.