CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 16, 2004

CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems

The Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 15 inches by 14 inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 12½ inches by 12¾ inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System comes in black ash, American cherry, or maple and is 19 inches by 25 inches by 19 inches; only serial numbers 1001 to 714451 are recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers are on the front panel, printed on the bottom of the product, or on the control panel near the main power supply.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Linn Inc. toll- free at (800) 595-6770 anytime.

Recall Details

Sold At
Specialty retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada from May 1996 through December 2003 for about $1895 (AV5105); $1300 (LK240); and $4265-$4950 (AV5150 Melodik).
Injuries
Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported.
Recall Number
04162

Product Information

Product Name
Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems
Product Type
Amplifiers
Number of Units
About 2,157 units
Distributed By
Linn Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.
Manufactured In
Scotland

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 595-6770
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Linn Inc. toll- free at (800) 595-6770 anytime.