Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On October 5, 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 the Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier. The recall was initiated due to a fire hazard involving the internal circuit board components. The recall number assigned by CPSC is 24003. The firm has received 16 reports of smoking, charring, and burning. Damage has been contained to the unit only. No injuries have been reported.

2. Affected Products
The recalled product is the Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifier. This unit provides up to eight zones of distributed audio. The amplifier measures approximately 17 inches wide by 3.5 inches high by 17.2 inches deep and weighs 28.8 pounds. The model number “MCA-88” is printed on the front of the housing. The serial number is located on a visible label on the front of the unit under the clear plastic cover. Units subject to recall have serial numbers that begin with four digits ranging from 2047 through 2307. “Russound” is printed on the front of the amplifier.

Approximately 3,170 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 245 units were sold in Canada. The amplifiers were sold to wholesalers, who then sold them to installation professionals for sale to and installation for consumers. The products were sold from January 2021 through July 2023 for about $4,000. The units were manufactured in Taiwan.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the internal circuit board components can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received 16 reports of smoking, charring, and burning. The damage has been contained to the unit only. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers. Consumers must contact Russound to arrange for a free replacement unit to be installed at no cost by a certified professional installer.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a free replacement unit. Russound will provide a free replacement amplifier and will arrange for installation at no cost by a certified professional installer.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Russound at 800-638-8055 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email Russound at recall@russound.com. Additional information is available online at https://russound.com/MCA88 or by visiting https://russound.com and clicking on “Product Recalls.” For Canadian consumers, the recall is also listed on Health Canada’s recall website at https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/russound-mca-88-multizone-controller-amplifier-recalled-due-potential-fire-hazard.

Additional Information Not Specified in the Recall Notice:
– The specific model number of the amplifier beyond “MCA-88” is not specified in the recall notice.
– The specific date range of manufacture is not specified in the recall notice.
– The specific retailer names are not specified in the recall notice.
– The specific distributor names are not specified in the recall notice.
– The specific UPC codes are not specified in the recall notice.
– The specific hazard type classification (e.g., electrical, thermal) is not specified in the recall notice beyond the description of overheating components.

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