The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06161·Announced 2006-05-10

Hoshino USA Recalls Ibanez Electric Basses Due to Fire Hazard

Hoshino USA is recalling about 700 Ibanez electric basses because improper battery installation can cause overheating and fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product issue. Per the rubric, this is classified as High because injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hoshino USA Inc. is recalling approximately 700 Ibanez electric basses, including 2005 and 2006 models from the Soundgear, Roadgear, and Gary Willis series. The recall involves specific model numbers such as GWB105NTF, SR1000EBGNTF, and RD900AHNHS, which are identified by numbers located on the back of the headstock.

The recall is being issued because if the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and creating a fire hazard. The company has received three reports of the basses not working due to improper battery installation, but there have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

These instruments were sold at authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400. Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by updating affected basses with a new battery snap connector.

The recalled product

Product
Ibanez Basses
Category
Consumer Product — Musical Instruments
Hazard
Affected units
700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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