CPSC Recall in 2020: Yamaha Guitar Group Recalls Digital Wireless Equipment for Electric Guitars Due to Fire and Injury Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-089

Date: March 12, 2020

Product Name: Line 6 Relay G10 Digital Wireless Guitar Systems and USB Charging Cables

Recall Description:

This recall involves Line 6 Relay G10, G10S (G10SR), and G10T Digital Wireless Guitar System (G10 Family of Products) that allows an electric guitar to be connected wirelessly to an amplifier.  The system consists of a transmitter, a receiver, and a charger. The receivers have both a 1/4” and XLR output to connect to an amplifier or other audio equipment.  The products are black in color. The Relay G10T transmitter is stamped “Relay G10” and has a four-digit date code followed by a six-digit individual serial number.G10G10S (G10SR)G10TSerial ####Serial ###Serial ###660100000167360000016640000001

Hazard Description:

The lithium-ion battery can overheat and the battery cover can separate with force,  posing fire and injury hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Repair

Units: About 82,000 (In addition, about 4,700 units were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Yamaha is aware of four incidents worldwide of the battery cover separating forcefully from the transmitter, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Guitar Center, Sweetwater Sound, Musicians Friend, Sam Ash, and other small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2016 through December 2019 for about $180 for the G10, $250 for the G10S, $100 for the G10T and about $15 for the USB Charging cable.

Manufactured In:

China