CPSC recall 11-073, announced December 16, 2010, covers TOA Electronics Paging Horn Loudspeakers (about 2,600 units). The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using and take down any mounted speakers. Recall contact: call (800) 733-4750, go to www.toaelectronics.com, or email marketing@toaelectronics.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.
Models included in the recall are: Model Number Manufacture Dates SC-610T 08F through 08K SC-615 08B through 08K SC-630 08I through 08K SC-630T 08F through 08K Date Code: Year Month Manufacture Date 2008 June 08F
Which products are included?
This recall involves TOA paging horn speakers in the SC series. The speakers have "Paging Horn Speaker," the TOA logo and model and production information printed on the back. Models included in the recall are: Model Number Manufacture Dates SC-610T 08F through 08K SC-615 08B through 08K SC-630 08I through 08K SC-630T 08F through 08K Date Code: Year Month Manufacture Date 2008 June 08F
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 4 listed, all starting with
SC-6. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- March 2008 through December 2009
- Price paid
- $70 to $130
Why it was recalled
The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact to consumers. Higher failure rates have occurred in high temperature and humidity environments.
Incidents and injuries
TOA has received 18 reports of speakers falling in Japan. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and take down any mounted speakers. Consumers can contact TOA directly or their local TOA dealer for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 4 listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (800) 733-4750, go to www.toaelectronics.com, or email marketing@toaelectronics.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- 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
- TOA Electronics
- Product type
- Speakers
- Recall number
- 11-073
- Units
- About 2,600
- Manufactured in
- Indonesia
- Sold at / sales period
- Audio retailers nationwide from March 2008 through December 2009 for between $70 and $130.
- Importer
- TOA Electronics Inc., of Burlingame, Calif.
Paging Horn Loudspeakers
CPSC product type: Speakers
This recall in context
Compared with the 23 speaker recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 2,600 units: the 11th-largest of 18 speaker recalls that state a unit count. The median is 5,500 units.
- Hazards
- Fall: named in 3 of 23 speaker recalls. Impact: named in 2 of 23 speaker recalls.
- Remedy
- Replacement: offered in 5 of 23 speaker recalls. The most common is repair (6).
- Time on sale
- 22 months. Recalled 12 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact TOA at (800) 733-4750 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.toaelectronics.com. Consumers can also email the firm at marketing@toaelectronics.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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