The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03062·Announced 2002-12-26

Madrigal Recalls Revel B-15 Subwoofers Due to Electric Shock Risk

Madrigal Audio Laboratories is recalling approximately 1,300 Revel B-15 subwoofers because a screw inside the unit can cause a high voltage short, posing a risk of electric shock.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of severe injury from electric shock, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,300 Revel B-15 subwoofers. The recalled units have an outer cabinet with a black or gray speaker grill on the front and are about 20 inches in width, height, and depth. The brand name "Revel" is printed on the bottom left of the rear panel, and "PERFORMA B15 SUBWOOFER" is printed on the bottom right.

The recall is being issued because a screw inside the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short. This defect could cause a severe injury to consumers through an electric shock. Madrigal has received one report of electric shock, though no injuries have been reported.

The subwoofers were sold nationwide and in Puerto Rico by specialty audio dealers from January 2001 through October 2002 for about $3,000. Consumers should not touch the rear panel, use the power switch, or remove the power cord or any connections from the back of the unit until it is repaired. Consumers should immediately contact the dealer from whom the subwoofer was purchased or Madrigal at (800) 424-8043 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair and new computer software. Consumers can also visit the company's website at www.revelspeakers.com.

The recalled product

Product
Subwoofers
Manufacturer
Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., of Middletown, Conn.
Category
Consumer Product — Audio Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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