The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06513·Announced 2005-11-29

Yamaha Recalls S90 ES Synthesizers Due to Potential Hearing Damage Risk

Yamaha is recalling about 1,100 S90 ES Synthesizers because they may emit loud white noise that could damage hearing. 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 (hearing damage) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Corporation of America is recalling approximately 1,100 S90 ES Synthesizers. The recalled units are black with a black and white keyboard, and "S90 ES" and "Yamaha" are written on the front. These synthesizers were sold through musical instrument retailers and dealers from August 2005 through October 2005 for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $2,599.

The recall is being issued because the units could emit loud "white noise" when turned off and turned on again under high temperature conditions. This noise could possibly damage a consumer's hearing. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Yamaha have reported no injuries associated with this defect.

Consumers should contact Yamaha toll-free at (800) 975-4029 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, to arrange for a repair or replacement at no cost.

The recalled product

Product
S90 ES Synthesizer
Category
Consumer Product — Musical Instruments
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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