Klarinet Archive - Posting 000082.txt from 2010/03

From: "Dan Leeson" <dnleeson@-----.net>
Subj: Recall of 20,000 Yamaha pianos [kl]
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:22:13 -0400

You should all warn any musician friends of this serious situation...??

Yamaha has recalled 20,000 pianos due to a problem with the pedal sticking.
This causes?pianists to play faster than they normally would. This has
resulted in a ?number of?accidentals with several near misses reported in
the carpal ?tunnel.

The sticky?pedal also makes it harder to come to a full stop at the end of a
piece, which makes it risky?for audiences and professional reputations
alike.??

Although there have been many accidentals, fortunately there have been no
reported deafs. Currently sales are flat and analysts are waiting to see if
current volumes will be?sustained or dampened.

Experts suggest that Yamaha's response will be the key.??

Criticism of the company has been sharp, and Congress is planning hearings
to find out?when Yamaha first learned about the treble.?

Dan Leeson reporting another ghastly industrial problem coming out of Japan.