May 10, 2006

Hoshino USA Inc. Recall to Repair Electric Bass

Name of Product: Ibanez Basses

Units: About 700

Distributors: Hoshino USA Inc., of Bensalem, Pa. and Chesbro Music Company, of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Hazard: If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.

Description and Models: This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are:

GWB105NTF SR1000EBGNTF SR1000EFMNTF SR1000EPBNTF SR1000EWNNTF SR1000EZWNTF SR1005EBGNTF

SR1005EFMNTF SR1005EPBNTF SR1005EWNNTF SR1005EZWNTF RD900AHNHS RD900FMNT

Sold at: Authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector.

Consumer Contact: For more information contact Hoshino USA at (800) 699-8262 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.ibanez.com/support/notice.asp