STURGIS, S.D. — The lead singer for Aerosmith, Steven Tyler, was injured and airlifted to the hospital after falling from the stage during a concert. He often dances around with his microphone in a Mick Jagger sort-of way. Steven decorates his microphone stand with scarves and prances to the edge.

Well, like the title to their song, “Livin’ On The Edge” he was living on the edge at the South Dakota Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. After spinning around at the end of the catwalk, he placed his microphone stand down and fell backwards landing on several members of the audience.

Reports are that the injuries are not serious; however, the official Aerosmith website reports, “We will let you know what we know, as soon as we know it.”

This mishap is yet another setback in a series of injuries and maladies that has plague the recent Aerosmith tour.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Bass Amplifiers Recalled by Fender Musical Instruments Due to Fire Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: SWR® Natural Blonde™ Acoustic Bass Amplifiers

Units: About 90

Manufacturer: Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Hazard: The recalled amplifier’s wiring can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves the SWR® Natural Blonde™ 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000. The amplifier measures about 26 inches x 16 inches x15 inches, and has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill. The model number is located on the top rear panel of the amplifier. “SWR” and “Natural Blonde” are printed on the front of the amplifier.

Sold by: Authorized musical instrument retailers from April 2007 through May 2009 for about a MSRP of $1,550.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact FMIC at (800) 856-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site www.swrsound.com, or email the firm at consumerrelations@fender.com

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