Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-141 — February 22, 2011
Description
"If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite."
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.
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 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.
Units Affected
"About 4,160"
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