Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 10724 · Mar 23, 2010 · Niles Audio Corp.
3,800
units affected
3,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10724
- Date
- Mar 23, 2010
- Company
- Niles Audio Corp.
- Units affected
- 3,800
- Product
- Niles ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers
- Product type
- Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Niles® ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers. The receivers are black with a blue LCD display on the right side and the Niles logo in white on the front center. The receivers measure 17 inches wide x 3.5 inches high x 15 inches deep. The model number ZR-6 is located on the lower left side of the front panel of the receivers.
What can happen
A failure in the receiver's internal components can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Niles for a free repair kit. The repair kit includes a software update for the receivers. Niles is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled receivers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received reports of three incidents of connected loudspeakers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Audio/video/home theater custom installation professionals nationwide from July 2008 through November 2009 for about $2,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled niles zr-6 multizone receivers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled receivers and contact Niles for a free repair kit. The repair kit includes a software update for the receivers. Niles is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled receivers.
What is the hazard?
A failure in the receiver's internal components can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.