CPSC, Dana Innovations Announce Recall of Amplified Volume Controls
Source: CPSC Recall #06505
Recall Date
2005-10-20
Manufacturer
Dana Innovations, of San Clemente, Calif.
Units Affected
About 650
Products Involved
In-wall amplified volume control keypads
Hazard
The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should turn off and stop using these amplified volume control keypads immediately, and contact Dana Innovations to arrange for a free replacement. Dana Innovations distributors are directly contacting consumers with the recalled systems.
Reported Injuries
Dana Innovations has received one report of overheating. There are no reports of injury or property damage.
Sold At
Custom installation dealers and through homebuilders nationwide from May 2003 through June 2005 for about $150.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
Sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech, these in-wall volume controls were professionally installed as part of whole house audio systems. The switch plate covers for the recalled systems are white or almond, and "aVc" (amplified volume control) is imprinted above the volume control. They have the following model numbers: Brand Model Numbers Architectural Audio 20127 20128 HomeTech 10114 10115 The model number is not visible to the consumer, and consumers are instructed not to remove the keypads from the wall to look for a model number. All serial numbers are included in the recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28