The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06172·Announced 2006-05-26

Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled Due to Falling Hazard

Yamaha is recalling about 4,300 in-ceiling and in-wall speakers because mounting clamps can break, causing units to fall. No injuries have been reported.

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-harm product (falling speakers) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Electronics Corporation is recalling approximately 4,300 in-ceiling and in-wall speakers due to a safety hazard where mounting clamps can break. This defect may cause the speakers to fall from the ceiling or wall, potentially hitting consumers. The affected models are the NS-IW360C (round, in-ceiling) and the NS-IW660 (rectangular, in-wall). Both models feature a white rim and grill with a black interior.

The recalled speakers were sold at audiovisual and electronic entertainment stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006. The NS-IW360C sold for about $180, and the NS-IW660 sold for about $350. Yamaha has received 14 reports of falling speakers, but no injuries have been reported. The specific serial numbers for the recalled units are 523601 through 526800 and 600001 through 604400 for the NS-IW360C, and 500001 through 501000 for the NS-IW660.

Consumers should contact Yamaha to determine if their speakers are subject to the recall and to arrange for free replacement speakers. Additional information is available by calling (800) 609-2624 between 8 am and 4 pm PT, visiting usa.yamaha.com, or emailing [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers
Category
Consumer Product — Audio Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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