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Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling

Home product recall 06-172. Announced by CPSC on May 26, 2006.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on May 26, 2006. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. Falling speakers could possibly hit consumers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Consumers should contact Yamaha to determine whether their speakers are subject to this recall, and if so, how to get free replacement speakers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact Yamaha at (800) 609-2624 between 8 am and 4 pm PT any day, visit the firm’s Web site at http://usa.yamaha.com/ or e-mail Yamaha at yecsupport@yamaha.com

Which ones are recalled?

The recalled models are the In-Ceiling Speaker, NS-IW360C, which is round; and the In-Wall Speaker, NS-IW660, which is rectangular. Both models have a white rim and grill, and black interior. Each individual speaker has its own unique serial number. The model and serial numbers appear both on the box and on the speakers. The following are the recalled serial numbers: Name of Product Model Number Serial Numbers Yamaha In-Ceiling Speaker NS-IW360C 523601 through 526800 and 600001 through 604400 Yamaha In-Wall Speaker NS-IW660 500001 through 501000

About 4,300 units units, as CPSC gives them.

Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Distributed by Yamaha Electronics Corporation, Buena Park, Calif.
  • Audiovisual and electronic entertainment stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $180 (NS-IW360C) or $350 (NS-IW660).
  • Made in China, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Yamaha has received 14 reports of falling speakers. No injuries have been reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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