Niles Audio Corp. is recalling about 3,800 Niles ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers. A failure in the receivers internal components can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The firm has received reports of three incidents of connected loudspeakers overheating. No injuries have been reported.
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 receivers were sold by adio/video/home theater custom installation professionals nationwide from July 2008 through November 2009 for about $2,000. They were made in China.
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, or visit the firms Web site at www.nilesaudio.com/ZR6Info.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
