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Recalled Ibanez Bass Guitar -
Recalled Ibanez Bass Guitar -
Recalled Ibanez Bass Guitar
If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
About 700
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.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. and Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, Idaho., are voluntarily recalling about 700 Ibanez Basses. If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.
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.
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.
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.
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