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Amplifiers Recalled by Krell Industries Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

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Name of Product:
Krell Amplifiers
Hazard:

The amplifiers were designed to operate at a temperature warm to the touch. However, a component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
August 19, 2009
Units:

About 2,300

 

Consumer Contact

For additional information contact Krell at (888) 436-6055 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.krellonline.com. Consumers can also email the firm at service@krellonline.com.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Krell power amplifiers with model numbers KAV-250a, KAV-250a/3, KAV-500i and KAV-1500. The amplifiers are used to provide power to a loudspeaker in a home audio playback system. The Krell logo is printed on the front of the amplifier.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the amplifiers, and contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses.

 

Incidents/Injuries:

Krell has received 50 reports of the amplifiers overheating including reports of smoke and electrical fire. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold At:
Authorized dealers and distributors of audio equipment nationwide from January 1997 through February 2001 for between $3,000 and $8,000.
Distributor(s):
Krell Industries LLC, of Orange, Conn.
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
09-312

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