CPSC recall 20-089, announced March 12, 2020, covers Yamaha Guitar Group Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables (about 82,000 units). The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force, posing fire and injury hazards. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yamaha to receive a free repair for the G10 Family of Products, and a full refund for the G10T USB charging cable. Recall contact: go to www.line6.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.
The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped "Relay G10" and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier. The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4" and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment. The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped "Relay G10" and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number. G10 G10S (G10SR) G10T Serial #### Serial ### Serial ### 6601000001 6736000001 6640000001
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Also in the notice
- Date codes and serial numbers. Compare these as well.
- When sold
- March 2016 through December 2019
- Where sold
- Amazon, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $15 to $250
Why it was recalled
The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force, posing fire and injury hazards.
Incidents and injuries
Yamaha is aware of four incidents worldwide of the battery cover separating forcefully from the transmitter, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yamaha to receive a free repair for the G10 Family of Products, and a full refund for the G10T USB charging cable.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Go to www.line6.com.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund or a repair. 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
- Yamaha Guitar Group
- Recall number
- 20-089
- Units
- About 82,000 (In addition, about 4,700 units were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, and other small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2016 through December 2019 for about $180 for the G10, $250 for the G10S, $100 for the G10T and about $15 for the USB Charging cable.
- Importer
- Yamaha Guitar Group Inc., of Calabasas, Calif.
This recall in context
Compared with the 221 home electronics recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 82,000 units: the 66th-largest of 200 home electronics recalls that state a unit count. The median is 25,950 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 153 of 221 home electronics recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 46 of 221 home electronics recalls. Repair: offered in 18 of 221 home electronics recalls. The most common is replacement (64).
- Time on sale
- About 4 years. Recalled 3 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
Yamaha toll-free at 877- 865-4636 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.line6.com and click on “Corrective Action” or go to www.line6.com/g10recall for information on how to download a firmware update for the G10 Family of Products and to get a refund for the charging cable.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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