November 29, 2005

Yamaha Corporation of America Announces Recall of Synthesizers

Name of Product: S90 ES Synthesizer

Units: About 1,100

Distributor: Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.

Hazard: Unit could emit loud “white noise” when turned off and turned on again under high temperature conditions, which could possibly damage a consumer’s hearing.

Description: The S90 ES Synthesizer is black with a black and white keyboard. “S90 ES” and “Yamaha" are written on the front of the synthesizer.

Sold at: Musical instrument retailers and dealers from August 2005 through October 2005 for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $2,599.

Manufactured in: Japan

Remedy: Yamaha will contact each customer to arrange for a repair or replacement at no cost to the customer.

Consumer Contact: Call Yamaha toll-free at (800) 975-4029 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.