CPSCGeneral Alert
Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
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 |