The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06505·Announced 2005-10-20

Dana Innovations Recalls In-Wall Amplified Volume Control Keypads

Dana Innovations is recalling about 650 in-wall amplified volume control keypads because the internal amplifier can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.

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 (fire/burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dana Innovations, of San Clemente, Calif., is recalling about 650 in-wall amplified volume control keypads. These products were sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech and were professionally installed as part of whole-house audio systems. The recalled keypads have white or almond switch plate covers with "aVc" imprinted above the volume control. The specific model numbers involved are Architectural Audio 20127 and 20128, and HomeTech 10114 and 10115.

The recall was issued because the amplifier in the keypad can overheat, which poses a burn or fire hazard. Dana Innovations has received one report of overheating, but there are no reports of injury or property damage.

The products were sold through custom installation dealers and homebuilders nationwide from May 2003 through June 2005 for about $150. Consumers should turn off and stop using these keypads immediately. They should contact Dana Innovations toll-free at (888) 484-6782 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, to arrange for a free replacement. Dana Innovations distributors are also directly contacting consumers with the recalled systems.

The recalled product

Product
In-wall amplified volume control keypads
Manufacturer
Dana Innovations, of San Clemente, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
650

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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