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

Reported: March 12, 2020 Initiated: March 12, 2020 #20089

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yamaha to receive a free repair for the G10 Family of Products, and a full refund for the G10T USB charging cable.

Details

Units Affected
About 82,000 (In addition, about 4,700 units were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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. Units affected: About 82,000 (In addition, about 4,700 units were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force, posing fire and injury hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yamaha to receive a free repair for the G10 Family of Products, and a full refund for the G10T USB charging cable.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 12, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20089.