Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling

Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers.

Date of Recall
2006-05-26

CPSC Release Number
06-172

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 609-2624

Units
About 4,300 units.

Distributor
Yamaha Electronics Corporation, of Buena Park, Calif.

Sold By
Audiovisual and electronic entertainment stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $180 (NS-IW360C) or $350 (NS-IW660).

Problem/Hazard
On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. Falling speakers could possibly hit consumers.

Injuries/Incidents
Yamaha has received 14 reports of falling speakers. No injuries have been reported.

Description
The recalled models are the In-Ceiling Speaker, NS-IW360C, which is round; and the In-Wall Speaker, NS-IW660, which is rectangular. Both models have a white rim and grill, and black interior. Each individual speaker has its own unique serial number. The model and serial numbers appear both on the box and on the speakers. The following are the recalled serial numbers:

Name of ProductModel NumberSerial Numbers
Yamaha In-Ceiling SpeakerNS-IW360C523601 through 526800 and
600001 through 604400
Yamaha In-Wall SpeakerNS-IW660500001 through 501000

Remedy
Consumers should contact Yamaha to determine whether their speakers are subject to this recall, and if so, how to get free replacement speakers.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 609-2624 between 8 am and 4 pm PT any day, visit the firm's Web site at www.yamaha.com/yec or e-mail Yamaha at [email protected]

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