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Electronics & Technology/Audio & Entertainment

Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 5, 2023
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Summary

Russound is recalling about 3,170 MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers because internal circuit board components can overheat. The company has received 16 reports of the units smoking, charring, and burning, which poses a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled amplifiers and contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement unit to be installed by a professional at no cost.

Risk

The internal components of the amplifier can overheat during use, leading to smoking, charring, or fire within the unit that can spread to the surrounding area.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers, which are black audio units featuring the brand name "Russound" and model number "MCA-88" on the front housing.
  2. Check your unit for a serial number label visible under the clear plastic cover on the front. Recalled units have serial numbers that begin with any four-digit sequence from 2047 through 2307.
  3. Immediately stop using the recalled amplifier and disconnect it from its power source.
  4. Contact Russound at 800-638-8055 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@russound.com, or visit https://russound.com/MCA88 to arrange for a free replacement unit to be installed by a certified professional installer at no cost to you.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers and contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement unit to be installed at no cost by a certified professional installer.

Contact: Russound at 800-638-8055 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@russound.com or online at https://russound.com/MCA88 or https://russound.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier
Variants: Black
Model:
MCA-88
Serial Numbers:
2047 through 2307 (first four digits)
Date Ranges: Sold January 2021 through July 2023

The unit measures approximately 17 inches wide, 3.5 inches high, and 17.2 inches deep, weighing about 28.8 pounds.

Product Images

Recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier

Recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier

Serial Number Label is visible under the clear plastic cover

Serial Number Label is visible under the clear plastic cover

Serial number highlighting first four digits (2047 through 2307)

Serial number highlighting first four digits (2047 through 2307)

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 24003
Status: Active
Sold By: Wholesalers; Installation professionals
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Units Affected: About 3,170 (In addition, about 245 were sold in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Russound/FMP Inc., of Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Contact: Russound at 800-638-8055 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@russound.com or online at https://russound.com/MCA88 or https://russound.com and click on "Product Recalls" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: October 5, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response