CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should unplug the units immediately and contact Thomson for information on how to receive a free repair.
Contact Information
Contact Thomson at (866) 670-4844 anytime. Consumers also can contact Thomson at Thomson Inc., RCA Home Entertainment Amplifier Recall, P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976.
Recall Details
Sold At
Radio Shack, Best Buy, and other retailers sold the amplifiers, from May 2002 through March 2003, for between $300 and $380.
Injuries
Thomson has received 12 reports of the amplifiers overheating, some of which resulted in melting of the plastic front cover or faceplate. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Best Buy
Recall Number
03108
Product Information
Product Name
RCA Home Entertainment Amplifiers
Product Type
Amplifiers
Manufacturer Name
Best Buy
Imported By
Thomson Inc., of Indianapolis, Ind.
Manufactured In
China