Paging Loudspeakers Recalled By TOA Electronics Due to Risk of Impact Injury

Paging Horn Loudspeakers

Date of Recall
2010-12-16

CPSC Release Number
11-073

Manufactured In
Indonesia

Company Phone Number
(800) 733-4750

Units
About 2,600

Importer
TOA Electronics Inc., of Burlingame, Calif.

Sold By
Audio retailers nationwide from March 2008 through December 2009 for between $70 and $130.

Problem/Hazard
The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact to consumers. Higher failure rates have occurred in high temperature and humidity environments.

Injuries/Incidents
TOA has received 18 reports of speakers falling in Japan. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

Description
This recall involves TOA paging horn speakers in the SC series. The speakers have "Paging Horn Speaker," the TOA logo and model and production information printed on the back. Models included in the recall are:

Model Number Manufacture Dates
SC-610T 08F through 08K
SC-615 08B through 08K
SC-630 08I through 08K
SC-630T 08F through 08K

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and take down any mounted speakers. Consumers can contact TOA directly or their local TOA dealer for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact TOA at (800) 733-4750 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.toaelectronics.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]

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