Recall #11-073 · Published December 16, 2010

TOA Electronics Paging Horn Loudspeakers

Paging Loudspeakers Recalled By TOA Electronics Due to Risk of Impact Injury

CPSC published a recall notice for Paging Horn Loudspeakers from TOA Electronics on December 16, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: 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.

Paging Horn Loudspeakers
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

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 model numbers

Additional identifying details

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 notice

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.

Remedy type: Replace

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

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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