Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
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Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:35:02 AM
Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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Name of product: Remote control systems for entertainment electronics
Units: About 2,270
Manufacturer: Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Hazard: If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The company has received four reports of batteries falling from the remote control system during handling; one of the batteries ignited and singed a carpet and the other three smoked.
Description: This recall involves the Niles iRemoteTS and iC2 remote control systems. These are wireless remote control devices that are designed to operate audio, video and home theater systems from a single remote control. The iRemoteTS measures 5.4 by 6.2 by 1.25 inches. The Niles logo is featured in the top-left corner of the unit. The iC2 measures 5.2 by 3 by 7.5 inches. "iC2" and the Niles logo are printed on the front of the unit.
Sold at: Authorized dealers and distributors of audio/video equipment between January 2008 and September 2010 for about $1,300 for the iRemoteTS and $1,000 for the iC2.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Niles Audio to schedule an in-home repair to receive a replacement battery and a more securebattery cover. Consumers should not attempt to open the battery compartment. Niles Audio is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled remote control systems.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Niles Audio at (800) 667-3991 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.nilesaudio.com/recall.
Photos available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11141.html.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 667-3991
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
CONTACT: CPSC Media Contact, +1-301-504-7908
Web Site: http://www.cpsc.gov
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO)
Name of product: Remote control systems for entertainment electronics
Units: About 2,270
Manufacturer: Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Hazard: If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The company has received four reports of batteries falling from the remote control system during handling; one of the batteries ignited and singed a carpet and the other three smoked.
Description: This recall involves the Niles iRemoteTS and iC2 remote control systems. These are wireless remote control devices that are designed to operate audio, video and home theater systems from a single remote control. The iRemoteTS measures 5.4 by 6.2 by 1.25 inches. The Niles logo is featured in the top-left corner of the unit. The iC2 measures 5.2 by 3 by 7.5 inches. "iC2" and the Niles logo are printed on the front of the unit.
Sold at: Authorized dealers and distributors of audio/video equipment between January 2008 and September 2010 for about $1,300 for the iRemoteTS and $1,000 for the iC2.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Niles Audio to schedule an in-home repair to receive a replacement battery and a more securebattery cover. Consumers should not attempt to open the battery compartment. Niles Audio is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled remote control systems.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Niles Audio at (800) 667-3991 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.nilesaudio.com/recall.
Photos available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11141.html.
CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx.
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 667-3991
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
CONTACT: CPSC Media Contact, +1-301-504-7908
Web Site: http://www.cpsc.gov