Niles Audio · Recalled
Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire 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.
- Units
- About 3,800
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Audio/video/home theater custom installation professionals nationwide from July 2008 through November 2009 for about $2,000.
- Product type
- Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Incident log
The firm has received reports of three incidents of connected loudspeakers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 ZR6Info@nilesaudio.com, or write to Niles Audio Corp., Attention: ZR-6 Recall, 12331 SW 130 Street, Miami, Fla. 33186
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 23 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
