CPSC Recall in 2006: Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-161

Date: May 09, 2006

Product Name: Ibanez Basses

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. and Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, Idaho., are voluntarily recalling about 700 Ibanez Basses. If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.Name of Product: Ibanez BassesUnits: About 700Distributors: Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. and Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, IdahoHazard: If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the bass not working due to improper battery installation. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.Description and Models: This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are:GWB105NTFSR1000EBGNTFSR1000EFMNTFSR1000EPBNTFSR1000EWNNTFSR1000EZWNTFSR1005EBGNTFSR1005EFMNTFSR1005EPBNTFSR1005EWNNTFSR1005EZWNTFRD900AHNHSRD900FMNTSold at: Authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400.Manufactured In: KoreaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector.Consumer Contact: For more information contact Hoshino USA at (800) 669-8262 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ibanez.com.

Hazard Description:

If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Inspect, Repair

Units: About 700

Incidents:

The firm has received three reports of the bass not working due to improper battery installation. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Sold At:

Authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400.

Manufactured In:

Korea