CPSC Recall in 2011: Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-141

Date: February 22, 2011

Product Name:

Recall Description:

"If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite."

Hazard Description:

"If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard."

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair, Replace

Units: "About 4,160"

Incidents:

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.

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