CPSCGeneral Alert

Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard

Name: Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.
SKU: CPSC-11141
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 23, 2011Recall ID: 11141Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Remote control systems for entertainment electronics

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Remote-Control-Systems-Recalled-by-Niles-Audio-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11141.11141a.jpg
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11141.11141b.jpg
Hazards › Name	If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Remote control systems for entertainment electronics
Products › Type	Remote Control (Not Remotes For Toys)
Products › Category I D	67711
Products › Number Of Units	About 4,160
Recall I D	605
Remedies › Name	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 secure battery cover. Consumers should not attempt to open the battery compartment. Niles Audio is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled remote control systems.
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2011-02-23T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	11141
Manufacturers › Name	Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Repair
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 www.nilesaudio.com/recall
Last Publish Date	2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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Recalling FirmNiles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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