The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09312·Announced 2009-08-19

Krell Power Amplifiers Recalled by CPSC Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Krell Industries is recalling specific power amplifiers because a component failure can cause overheating, posing fire and burn risks.

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 risk-of-harm product (fire/burn) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Krell Industries LLC is recalling approximately 2,300 power amplifiers with model numbers KAV-250a, KAV-250a/3, KAV-500i, and KAV-1500. These amplifiers are used to provide power to loudspeakers in home audio playback systems and feature the Krell logo on the front. The units were sold through authorized dealers and distributors of audio equipment nationwide from January 1997 through February 2001 for between $3,000 and $8,000.

The recall is due to a fire and burn hazard. While the amplifiers are designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch, a component input device can fail, causing the units to overheat. Krell has received 50 reports of the amplifiers overheating, including reports of smoke and electrical fire. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected amplifiers. To resolve the issue, consumers should contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses. For more information, consumers can call Krell at (888) 436-6055 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit www.krellonline.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Amplifiers
Category
Consumer Product — Audio Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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