Russound Loudspeakers Model AW70V6 Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Russound AW70V6 Loudspeakers

1. Recall Summary
On November 30, 2023, Russound/FMP Inc., of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada, announced a recall of approximately 4,600 units in the United States and about 600 units in Canada. The recall involves Russound Model AW70V6 loudspeakers. The recall was initiated because the front baffle of the speaker can separate from the rear housing, allowing the speaker to fall from its installed location. The firm has received one report of a recalled loudspeaker falling. The damage was contained to the loudspeaker itself. No injuries have been reported.

2. Affected Products
The recall includes all Russound Model AW70V6 loudspeakers. These speakers are designed primarily for use with commercial audio systems that use 70V or 100V speaker wiring, but they can also be used in residential applications. The speakers measure 12-1/6 inches high by 8-1/2 inches wide by 9-1/2 inches deep and were sold in white or black colors. Each unit has a label attached to the rear of the loudspeaker that displays “Russound,” the model number “AW70V6,” and “70V/100V.” The products were sold by wholesalers who sold them to installation professionals for sale to and installation for consumers from March 2017 through March 2023. They were also sold online at Crutchfield.com for between $400 and $600 per pair. The speakers were manufactured in China.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the front baffle of the speaker can separate from the rear housing. This separation can cause the speaker to fall from its installed location, posing an impact injury hazard to people or property below. As of the recall date, the firm has received one report of a recalled loudspeaker falling. No injuries have been reported. No other incidents or injuries are specified in the source data.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers are instructed to immediately remove any recalled speakers that are mounted at elevated positions. After removal, consumers should contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement loudspeaker. The recall notice does not specify any additional steps for consumers regarding disposal, return, or shipping of the recalled units beyond contacting the firm for a replacement.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by Russound is a free replacement loudspeaker. Consumers must contact Russound to initiate the replacement process. No other remedy options, such as a refund or repair, are listed in the recall notice.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Russound for more information or to arrange for a replacement by:
– Telephone: 800-638-8055, available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
– Email: recall@russound.com
– Online: https://russound.com/AW70V6 or by visiting https://russound.com and clicking on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Additional information regarding this recall can be found on the CPSC website at the recall number 24032, and on the Health Canada website at the URL provided in the conjunction notice: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/russound-model-aw70v6-loudspeakers-recalled-due-potential-impact-hazard.

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