CPSC recall 03-062, announced December 26, 2002, covers Madrigal Audio Laboratories Subwoofers (about 1,300 units). A screw inside of the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short, which could cause a severe injury to consumers, through an electric shock. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should not touch the rear panel, use the power switch, or remove the power cord or any connections from the back of the unit until it is repaired. Recall contact: call (800) 424-8043, or go to www.revelspeakers.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled Revel B-15 subwoofers have an outer cabinet with a black or gray speaker grill on the front and are about 20 inches in width, height, and depth. The brand name "Revel" is printed on the bottom left of the rear panel and "PERFORMA B15 SUBWOOFER" is printed on the bottom right.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- When sold
- January 2001 through October 2002
- Price paid
- $3,000
Why it was recalled
A screw inside of the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short, which could cause a severe injury to consumers, through an electric shock.
Incidents and injuries
Madrigal has received one report of electric shock; though, no injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should not touch the rear panel, use the power switch, or remove the power cord or any connections from the back of the unit until it is repaired.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 424-8043, or go to www.revelspeakers.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Madrigal Audio Laboratories
- Manufacturer
- Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., of Middletown, Conn.
- Product type
- Speakers
- Recall number
- 03-062
- Units
- About 1,300
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty audio dealers sold the subwoofers nationwide and in Puerto Rico, from January 2001 through October 2002, for about $3,000.
Subwoofers
CPSC product type: Speakers
This recall in context
Compared with the 23 speaker recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,300 units: the 14th-largest of 18 speaker recalls that state a unit count. The median is 5,500 units.
- Hazard
- Electric shock: named in 4 of 23 speaker recalls.
- Time on sale
- 22 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Consumers should immediately contact the dealer from whom the subwoofer was purchased or Madrigal at (800) 424-8043 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair and new computer software. Consumers also can visit the company's website at www.revelspeakers.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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