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Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireMar 23, 2010
Front of Receiver
Front of Receiver
Back of Receiver
Back of Receiver

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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.

Remedy

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 & injuries

The firm has received reports of three incidents of connected loudspeakers overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Audio/video/home theater custom installation professionals nationwide from July 2008 through November 2009 for about $2,000.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Niles at (800) 667-3991 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.nilesaudio.com/ZR6Info, email the firm at [email protected], or write to Niles Audio Corp., Attention: ZR-6 Recall, 12331 SW 130 Street, Miami, Fla. 33186

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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