Official recall notice
CPSC, Philips Consumer Electronics Company Announce Recall to Repair Philips Magnavox Home Audio Theatre Systems
- Recall date
- 1998-10-01
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 25,500
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The system's speaker voice coil can overheat and lead to a speaker fire, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should stop using the systems immediately and call Philips for instructions on receiving the free repair.
Product description
Only Model MX920 Philips Magnavox home audio theatre systems are being recalled. The model number is prominently displayed on both the front of the receiver cabinet and on a rear label in the upper left corner when looking at the back of the receiver. The MX920 system includes a surround sound stereo receiver, a subwoofer, a center channel speaker, two surround-sound speakers and two front (left/right) loudspeakers.
Reported incidents
Philips has received four reports of speaker fires, with one resulting in scorched carpeting. No injuries have been reported.