AudioLineOut Recalls Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution Hazard

Company / brand

AudioLineOut LLC, of Portland, Oregon

Product

Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers

Reason / hazard

When the amplifiers are used with aftermarket metal base tubes, the bare metal can become electrified, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution.

What to do (remedy)

Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact AudioLineOut for a free repair. Consumers should contact AudioLineOut at support@aloaudio.com for a prepaid shipping label to ship back the product for repair. Alternatively, consumers can utilize the originally supplied vacuum tubes.

Distribution / sold at

Sold At: Independent stereo stores nationwide and online at aloaudio.com from December 2014 through December 2022 for about $3,900.

Description

This recall involves Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers with model ST6. The amplifiers are black or silver. The amplifiers measure 15-3/4 inches high by 12 inches wide. The height for the lower level of the unit, top to bottom, is 5-3/4 inches; the height from the top of the upper level to bottom of the unit is 20-3/4 inches. In the front of the unit, there are four audio connectors for headphones. In the back, there are three sets (L and R) of RCA inputs. Also in the back is a connector for an auxiliary power device.

Injuries

None reported

Consumer contact

AudioLineOut at 971-279-4357 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@aloaudio.com, or online at https://aloaudio.com/ and click on “Safety Notice” or go directly to https://aloaudio.com/pages/studio-six-headphone-amplifier-safety-recall for more information and to fill out a contact form.

Images

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