FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 1999
Release # 99-117b
Company Phone Number: (800)
377-7655 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
Stereo Speakers Recalled by Polk Audio
PRODUCT: Polk Audio Stereo Speakers - Polk Audio Inc., of Baltimore,
Md., is recalling the mounting brackets that came with Polk M1, M2,
AW/M2 (outdoor), RM5300 and RM5400 speakers. About 97,000 of these
speakers were sold with this type of bracket. The model number and "polk
audio" are written on the front of the speakers. They are about 10
inches high and either black or white. If there is a blue dot near the
serial number on the back of the speaker, it is not included in this
recall. Various stereo specialty stores sold these speakers nationwide
from May 1996 through April 1998 for between $150 to $200 a pair. The
RM5300 and RM5400 were sold as part of a home theater system that sold
for as much as $1,099.
PROBLEM: These wall-mounted speakers can have an insufficient amount of
adhesive used in assembling the speaker's wall mounting bracket. They
can fall off the wall, possibly hitting consumers.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Polk Audio has received 55 reports of bracket
failures, resulting in 18 speakers falling. One consumer was hit on the
arm by a falling speaker. There have been no serious injuries reported.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should call Polk Audio Customer Service at (800)
377-7655 from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday to see if their
mounting brackets are included in this recall and to receive replacement
brackets if necessary.
