The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09759·Announced 2009-07-31

Fender Recalls SWR Acoustic Bass Amplifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Fender is recalling SWR Natural Blonde acoustic bass amplifiers because internal wiring can overheat and cause a fire. No injuries 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 where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. is recalling approximately 90 SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers, model 44-60600-000. The recall was initiated because the amplifier's wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The affected units feature a blonde-textured vinyl covering, a black control plate, and a black stamped steel grill, with the model number located on the top rear panel.

These amplifiers were sold at authorized musical instrument retailers from April 2007 through May 2009 for a suggested retail price of approximately $1,550. The products were manufactured in Mexico. No injuries or fires have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased these units. For additional information or to arrange a free inspection and repair, consumers can contact FMIC at (800) 856-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit www.swrsound.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers
Manufacturer
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Category
Consumer Product — Musical Instruments
Hazard
Affected units
90

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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