Yamaha PA-300C AC Adaptors Recalled Over Fire and Burn Hazard
Product Recalls - May 31, 2025
Yamaha PA-300C AC Adaptors for Digital Pianos and Music Workstations Recalled Over Fire and Burn Hazard
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (May 31, 2025) – Yamaha PA-300C AC Adaptors have been recalled because they can inadvertently pose a serious fire and burn hazard.
The recall was issued on May 8, 2025. Roughly 37,400 units were sold.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the AC power adapters can overheat and ignite.
Yamaha has received four reports of the adaptors burning or smoking. The products were initially manufactured in China.
Liability for Injuries Involving Consumer Products
Many people have been injured due to consumer products that have inadvertently become fire hazards. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, “In 2021 emergency rooms nationwide treated an estimated 193,450 burn injuries involving many types of consumer products, from kitchen and cooking products to fireworks and space heaters. In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to be vigilant about fire safety and to check for product recalls.” There are a number of potential defects with a consumer product that could make it a fire hazard.
- Faulty wiring or loose connections
- Overloaded circuits
- Improper grounding
- Poor heat dissipation
- Thermal runway
- Improper spacing of internal components
Companies that make consumer products have a legal obligation to ensure that those products are safe. This includes abiding by all design requirements set forth by agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission. This is particularly important for products that have any type of electrical components. Even a seemingly small issue can potentially lead to a fire hazard. It is important that certain actions are taken after any injury involving a consumer product.
- Victims should seek a thorough medical evaluation.
- All medical records related to injuries should be preserved.
- It should be determined if the product involved was on any recall list.
- An experienced product liability attorney should be contacted.
It can be difficult to know where to begin if you’ve been injured by a consumer product. Unlike motor vehicle accidents, there isn’t an obvious party who can simply be blamed for what happened. But the fact of the matter is that companies that create consumer goods can be held accountable when those products malfunction and lead to injury.
Getting Legal Help for Injuries Caused by Consumer Products
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were very concerned to hear about the safety issues with the Yamaha PA-300C AC Adaptors. It is our hope that all of the affected products will be completely recalled before they cause serious injury or property damage. Online retailers and physical stores need to do more to protect consumers from potentially dangerous products.
Have you or someone you care about been injured after using a consumer product? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to assist you in any way that we can. We are committed to helping victims understand their rights and holding companies accountable for their dangerous products. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring legal counsel, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
