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Fire / OverheatingMarch 12, 2020CPSC #20089

Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards

Brand
Product
Other Products
Units affected
82,000
Remedy
refund, repair

What was recalled

This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier. The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4" and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment. The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped "Relay G10" and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number. G10 G10S (G10SR) G10T Serial #### Serial ### Serial ### 6601000001 6736000001 6640000001

Hazard

The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force, posing fire and injury hazards.

Injuries

Yamaha is aware of four incidents worldwide of the battery cover separating forcefully from the transmitter, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, and other small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2016 through December 2019 for about $180 for the G10, $250 for the G10S, $100 for the G10T and about $15 for the USB Charging cable.

Photos

Recalled Relay G10 (G10T Transmitter and G10R Receiver)Recalled Relay G10S System (G10T Transmitter, G10SR Receiver)Recalled Relay G10 USB Charge Cable
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