CPSC, Polk Audio Announce Recall of LSiW Powered Subwoofers
CPSC recall 05533. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrical components in the subwoofer can overheat and fail, resulting in electrical arcing and smoke.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled subwoofer, unplug it, and call Polk Audio's Customer Service department for instructions on obtaining a replacement subwoofer or a refund.
CPSC recall 05533 has the recall date 26 Jan 2005. The notice names the firm Polk Audio. The recall has about 670 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Overheating. CPSC gives the product type Speakers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Polk Audio has received six reports of smoke coming from these subwoofers. No injuries or property damage have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 670 |
| Description | This recall includes Polk Audio model LSiW subwoofers with part numbers AM8080-A (Ebony enclosure) and AM8083-A (Cherry enclosure). Affected subwoofers have a serial number from AM808000100 to AM808000597 for the Ebony enclosure and AM808300100 to AM808300599 for the Cherry enclosure. The serial number can be found on the bottom back edge of the subwoofer. The subwoofer measures 16 3/4 inches high by 16 7/8 inches wide by 19 3/8 inches deep, and weighs about 81 pounds. |
| Product | LSiW Powered Subwoofer, About 670, Speakers |
| Sold at | Stereo and electronics stores nationwide, from June 2004 through August 2004, for about $1,180. |
| Distributor | Polk Audio Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 670Median of 2005: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2005
- 323
- Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2005 in the category Speakers
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Polk Audio
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 05533The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 05533. https://recallregister.com/product/3060-cpsc-polk-audio-announce-recall-of-lsiw-powered-subwoofers/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- 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 05533 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Polk Audio has received six reports of smoke coming from these subwoofers. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Stereo and electronics stores nationwide, from June 2004 through August 2004, for about $1,180.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 05533?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 670
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China