Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2006
Release #06-161

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 669-8262
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Ibanez Basses

Units: About 700

Distributors: Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. and Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Hazard: If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the bass not working due to improper battery installation. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Description and Models: This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are:

GWB105NTF
SR1000EBGNTF
SR1000EFMNTF
SR1000EPBNTF
SR1000EWNNTF
SR1000EZWNTF
SR1005EBGNTF SR1005EFMNTF
SR1005EPBNTF
SR1005EWNNTF
SR1005EZWNTF
RD900AHNHS
RD900FMNT

Sold at: Authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400.

Manufactured In: Korea

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector.

Consumer Contact: For more information contact Hoshino USA at (800) 669-8262 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ibanez.com