For Immediate Release
December 26, 2002
Release #03-062
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189
Madrigal Recall Hotline: (800) 424-8043
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC, Madrigal Announce Recall of Subwoofers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc., of Middletown, Conn.,
is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 subwoofer speakers. A screw inside of
the subwoofer can cause a high voltage short, which could cause a severe
injury to consumers through an electric shock.
Madrigal has received one report of electric shock; though, no injuries have
been reported.
The recalled Revel B-15 subwoofers have an outer cabinet with a black or
gray speaker grill on the front and are about 20 inches in width, height,
and depth. The brand name "Revel" is printed on the bottom left of the rear
panel and "PERFORMA B15 SUBWOOFER" is printed on the bottom right. The
1000W subwoofers were made in the United States.
Specialty audio dealers sold the subwoofers nationwide and in Puerto Rico
from January 2001 through October 2002 for about $3,000.
Consumers should not touch the rear panel, use the power switch, or remove
the power cord or any connections from the back of the unit until it is
repaired. Consumers should immediately contact the dealer from whom the
subwoofer was purchased or Madrigal at (800) 424-8043 between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair and new computer
software. Consumers also can visit the company's website at
www.revelspeakers.com.