CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2378.
The recalled RCA® 650-Watt Home Entertainment amplifiers include model numbers RT2600, RT2600DVD and RT2600DVD5 and serial numbers beginning with 220 through 230. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label on the back of the unit in the lower left corner. The recalled units may also have an "A" as the last character in the model number. The amplifier units are silver and are about 17 inches wide, 16 inches deep, and 5 inches high.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2378.
Consumers should unplug the units immediately and contact Thomson for information on how to receive a free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Radio Shack, Best Buy, And Other Retailers Sold The Amplifiers, From May 2002 Through March 2003, For Between $300 And $380. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2378.
Contact Thomson at (866) 670-4844 anytime. Consumers also can contact Thomson at Thomson Inc., RCA Home Entertainment Amplifier Recall, P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976.
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Radio Shack, Best Buy, And Other Retailers Sold The Amplifiers, From May 2002 Through March 2003, For Between $300 And $380. Recall FAQ
Radio Shack, Best Buy, And Other Retailers Sold The Amplifiers, From May 2002 Through March 2003, For Between $300 And $380. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Thomson Announce Recall of Home Entertainment Amplifiers. The notice was published on April 17, 2003 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 50,000 units are potentially affected.