CPSC recall 05-533, announced January 26, 2005, covers Polk Audio LSiW Powered Subwoofer (about 670 units). Electrical components in the subwoofer can overheat and fail, resulting in electrical arcing and smoke. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled subwoofer, unplug it, and call Polk Audio's Customer Service department for instructions on obtaining a replacement subwoofer or a refund. Recall contact: call (800) 377-7655.
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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.
Affected subwoofers have a serial number from AM808000100 to AM808000597 for the Ebony enclosure and AM808300100 to AM808300599 for the Cherry enclosure.
Which products are included?
This recall includes Polk Audio model LSiW subwoofers with part numbers AM8080-A (Ebony enclosure) and AM8083-A (Cherry enclosure). Affected subwoofers have a serial number from AM808000100 to AM808000597 for the Ebony enclosure and AM808300100 to AM808300599 for the Cherry enclosure. The serial number can be found on the bottom back edge of the subwoofer. The subwoofer measures 16 3/4 inches high by 16 7/8 inches wide by 19 3/8 inches deep, and weighs about 81 pounds.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
AM808. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Serial numbers and item or SKU numbers. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the bottom back edge of the subwoofer
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- June 2004 through August 2004
- Price paid
- $1,180
Why it was recalled
Electrical components in the subwoofer can overheat and fail, resulting in electrical arcing and smoke.
Incidents and injuries
Polk Audio has received six reports of smoke coming from these subwoofers. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled subwoofer, unplug it, and call Polk Audio's Customer Service department for instructions on obtaining a replacement subwoofer or a refund.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall, then check the serial numbers and item or SKU numbers the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 377-7655.
- 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
- Polk Audio
- Product type
- Speakers
- Recall number
- 05-533
- Units
- About 670
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Stereo and electronics stores nationwide, from June 2004 through August 2004, for about $1,180.
- Distributor
- Polk Audio Inc., of Baltimore, Md.
LSiW Powered Subwoofer
CPSC product type: Speakers
This recall in context
Compared with the 23 speaker recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 670 units: the 16th-largest of 18 speaker recalls that state a unit count. The median is 5,500 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 13 of 23 speaker recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- Polk Audio is named in 2 CPSC notices in this index, from 1999 to 2005. This recall is the most recent. The one before: Polk Audio Stereo Speakers (99117b, May 1999). 2 of them are speaker recalls.
- Time on sale
- 3 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Contact Polk Audio, Inc. at (800) 377-7655 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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