Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8764.
This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier. The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4" and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment. The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped "Relay G10" and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number. G10 G10S (G10SR) G10T Serial #### Serial ### Serial ### 6601000001 6736000001 6640000001
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8764.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Yamaha to receive a free repair for the G10 Family of Products, and a full refund for the G10T USB charging cable.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, And Other Small Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com From March 2016 Through December 2019 For About $180 For The G10, $250 For The G10s, $100 For The G10t And About $15 For The Usb Charging Cable. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8764.
Yamaha toll-free at 877- 865-4636 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.line6.com and click on “Corrective Action” or go to www.line6.com/g10recall for information on how to download a firmware update for the G10 Family of Products and to get a refund for the charging cable.
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Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, And Other Small Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com From March 2016 Through December 2019 For About $180 For The G10, $250 For The G10s, $100 For The G10t And About $15 For The Usb Charging Cable. Recall FAQ
Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, And Other Small Retailers Nationwide And Online At Amazon.com From March 2016 Through December 2019 For About $180 For The G10, $250 For The G10s, $100 For The G10t And About $15 For The Usb Charging Cable. is the subject of an electronics recall: Yamaha Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards. The notice was published on March 12, 2020 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 82,000 units are potentially affected.