CPSC, Linn Inc. Announce Recall of Power Amplifiers for Sound Systems
CPSC recall 04162. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the amplifiers immediately and contact Linn Inc. at (800) 595-6770 for information on how to obtain free repair of the recalled product.
CPSC recall 04162 has the recall date 16 Jun 2004. The notice names the firm Linn. The recall has about 2,157 units. The median CPSC recall of 2004 has 13,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Amplifiers.
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| Incidents and injuries | Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,157 |
| Description | The Linn AV5105 2-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 15 inches by 14 inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn LK240 Single-Channel Power Amplifier comes in black or silver and is 3 inches by 12½ inches by 12¾ inches; all serial numbers of this model are recalled. The Linn AV5150 Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker System comes in black ash, American cherry, or maple and is 19 inches by 25 inches by 19 inches; only serial numbers 1001 to 714451 are recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers are on the front panel, printed on the bottom of the product, or on the control panel near the main power supply. |
| Product | Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems, About 2,157 units, Amplifiers |
| Sold at | Specialty retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada from May 1996 through December 2003 for about $1895 (AV5105); $1300 (LK240); and $4265-$4950 (AV5150 Melodik). |
| Distributor | Linn Inc |
| Made in | Scotland |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,157Median of 2004: 13,500
- CPSC recalls of 2004
- 278
- Recalls of 2004 with one of the same hazards
- 32%
- Recalls of 2004 in the category Amplifiers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Linn
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 04162. https://recallregister.com/product/2638-cpsc-linn-inc-announce-recall-of-power-amplifiers-for-sound-systems/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 04162 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Among the 70 reported incidents, there were two reports of heat damage to the cover of the connected speakers. No injuries reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty retail stores throughout the U.S. and Canada from May 1996 through December 2003 for about $1895 (AV5105); $1300 (LK240); and $4265-$4950 (AV5150 Melodik).
- How many units are in CPSC recall 04162?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,157 units
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
Scotland