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  "title": "AudioLineOut Recalls Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Electrocution Hazard",
  "description": "This recall involves Studio Six Headphone Amplifiers with model ST6. The amplifiers are black or silver. The amplifiers measure 15-3/4 inches high by 12 inches wide. The height for the lower level of the unit, top to bottom, is 5-3/4 inches; the height from the top of the upper level to bottom of the unit is 20-3/4 inches. In the front of the unit, there are four audio connectors for headphones. In the back, there are three sets (L and R) of RCA inputs. Also in the back is a connector for an auxiliary power device.",
  "recall_date": "2026-08-27",
  "last_publish_date": "2026-08-27",
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  "consumer_contact": "AudioLineOut at 971-279-4357 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@aloaudio.com, or online at https://aloaudio.com/ and click on \u201cSafety Notice\u201d or go directly to https://aloaudio.com/pages/studio-six-headphone-amplifier-safety-recall for more information and to fill out a contact form.",
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      "type": "Hi-fi and Stereo Equip., Amplifiers, Speakers",
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      "numberofunits": "About 90"
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