Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock
CPSC recall 13158. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the subwoofer in the theater system and contact Definitive Technology for a replacement.
CPSC recall 13158 has the recall date 28 Mar 2013. The notice names the firm DEI Sales Inc., dba Definitive Technology. The recall has about 900 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Electric shock. CPSC gives the product type Audio/Video Systems & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received two reports of consumers who were shocked while handling the unit. |
|---|---|
| Units | 900 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves the SuperCube 2000 powered subwoofers with "0912HB" as part of a serial number printed on the back of the unit. The subwoofer measures 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep and has a black cloth grille wrapping all four sides with a glossy black top cap. "Definitive" is printed on the bottom front of the speaker. |
| Product | SuperCube 2000 Powered Subwoofers, About 900, Audio/Video Systems & Accessories |
| Sold at | Electronics stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and Amazon.com between November 2012 and January 2013 for about $600. |
| Importer | DEI Sales Inc., dba Definitive Technology |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 900Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name DEI Sales Inc., dba Definitive Technology
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13158The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13158. https://recallregister.com/product/1348-definitive-technology-recalls-supercube-2000-subwoofers-due-to-risk-of/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13158 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received two reports of consumers who were shocked while handling the unit.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Electronics stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and Amazon.com between November 2012 and January 2013 for about $600.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13158?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13158?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 900