Recall: Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Yamaha AC Power Adaptors
Units: About 49,000
Distributor: Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.
Hazard: The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha has received five reports of units separating. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Yamaha PA-3C power adaptor with a date code of 0624. The adaptor is used with Yamaha keyboards and digital drum sets. The model number is written in white print on the front of the plug of the adaptor and the date code is etched into the plastic at the bottom of the plug panel. The adaptor can be purchased as part of a set or separately.
Sold at: Musical instrument retailers nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Yamaha Corporation of America toll-free at (866) 509-0320 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.yamaha.com/warranty_safety.asp
Yamaha PA-3C power adaptor
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The website above does not seem to display. How do I get my free replacement without calling and waiting long in line? Based on the product initial registration, Yamaha should know how many persons were affected and where to send the power adaptor.
Thanks Much
Daniel Serrano
Like Daniel, our adaptor has the 0624 code etched into the bottom of the plug panel.
Like Daniel, our adaptor has the 0624 code etched into the bottom of the plug panel.
I tried the http://www.yahama.com/warranty_safety.asp., but did not come up with anything.
What do I do with this now?
Thank You
Stan
As stated above:
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Yamaha Corporation of America toll-free at (866) 509-0320 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.yamaha.com/warranty_safety.asp
To whom it may concern:
I purchased a Yamaha Electronic Keyboard (#208382) and received a recall letter from Sam’s Club and would like to get my power-adapter replaced.
Thank you,
Robin
I have received a power adapter with a model # of PA-3C, a date code of 0624. I would like more information on how to get a replacement for the adapter.
Thanks,
Beverly Kellebrew