AudioLineOut Recalls Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers Due to Electrocution Hazard
The recall covers Studio Six headphone amplifiers, model ST6, due to a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 3, 2026, 3:46 p.m. ET
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Sep 3, 2026, 3:50 p.m. ET
CPSC Reports Injuries in Studio Six Headphone Amplifier Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported injuries associated with the recalled Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers, model ST6. The recall, initiated on August 27, 2026, involves about 90 units. According to the CPSC recall notice, no specific injuries were reported at the time of the initial announcement, but the agency has now received reports of injuries. The agency did not specify the nature or number of injuries.
The amplifiers, sold by AudioLineOut, can become electrified when used with aftermarket metal base tubes, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact AudioLineOut for a free repair. They can reach the company at support@aloaudio.com for a prepaid shipping label, or alternatively use the originally supplied vacuum tubes.
The recall notice, number 26720, describes the amplifiers as black or silver, measuring 15-3/4 inches high by 12 inches wide, with four headphone audio connectors in the front and three sets of RCA inputs in the back. The CPSC database records no other enforcement actions by this firm.
Sep 3, 2026, 3:46 p.m. ETFirst report
AudioLineOut Recalls Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers Over Electrocution Hazard
On August 27, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers, model ST6, by AudioLineOut. The recall notice states that when the amplifiers are used with aftermarket metal base tubes, the bare metal can become electrified, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled amplifiers are black or silver, measure 15-3/4 inches high by 12 inches wide, and have four headphone connectors on the front and three sets of RCA inputs on the back. About 90 units are affected. Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact AudioLineOut for a free repair. They can email support@aloaudio.com for a prepaid shipping label, or alternatively use the originally supplied vacuum tubes.
The recall notice is available on the CPSC website. The CPSC database records no other enforcement action by this firm.
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