CPSC Recall in 2006: Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-172

Date: May 25, 2006

Product Name: Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Yamaha Electronics Corporation, of Buena Park, Calif. are voluntarily recalling about 4,300 Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers. On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. Falling speakers could possibly hit consumers.Name of Product: Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall SpeakersUnits: About 4,300 unitsDistributor: Yamaha Electronics Corporation, of Buena Park, Calif.Hazard: On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. Falling speakers could possibly hit consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha has received 14 reports of falling speakers. No injuries have been reported.Description: 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 ProductModel NumberSerial NumbersYamaha In-Ceiling SpeakerNS-IW360C523601 through 526800 and600001 through 604400Yamaha In-Wall SpeakerNS-IW660500001 through 501000Sold at: Audiovisual and electronic entertainment stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $180 (NS-IW360C) or $350 (NS-IW660).Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should contact Yamaha to determine whether their speakers are subject to this recall, and if so, how to get free replacement speakers.Consumer Contact: 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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 4,300 units

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

Audiovisual and electronic entertainment stores nationwide from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $180 (NS-IW360C) or $350 (NS-IW660).

Manufactured In:

China