CPSC recall 04162
Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2025-02-25
On 2025-02-25 the CPSC announced a recall of Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems by Linn, citing the amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04162 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2004-06-16 |
| Published | 2025-02-25 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Linn |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Linn Power Amplifiers and Linn Melodik Bass Extension Loudspeaker Systems | 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.
Reason
The amplifier's capacitors can overheat, blow a fuse, and damage the products to which they are connected, presenting a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Linn-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Power-Amplifiers-for-Sound-Systems-
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