CPSC, Philips Consumer Electronics Company Announce Recall to Repair Philips Magnavox Home Audio Theatre Systems
⚠️ The system's speaker voice coil can overheat and lead to a speaker fire, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
Is this relevant to me?
- Geography
- Nationwide
- Source agency
- CPSC
- Category
- Other
- Published
- October 1, 1998
What's affected?
- Product
- Philips Magnavox Home Audio Theatre Systems
- Retailers
- Major national superstores and department stores, such as Best Buy, Kmart, Lowe's, Montgomery Ward, Service Merchandise and Walmart, sold the Model MX920 systems nationwide, from June of 1997 through August 1998, for about $350.
Additional details
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.
What should I do?
Recommended action
Consumers should stop using the systems immediately and call Philips for instructions on receiving the free repair.
Consumer contact
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