Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 11141. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Niles Audio to schedule an in-home repair to receive a replacement battery and a more secure battery cover. Consumers should not attempt to open the battery compartment. Niles Audio is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled remote control systems.
CPSC recall 11141 has the recall date 23 Feb 2011. The notice names the firm Niles Audio. The recall has about 4,160 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fire. CPSC gives the product type Remote Control (Not Remotes For Toys).
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | 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. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,160 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the Niles iRemoteTS and iC2 remote control systems. These are wireless remote control devices that are designed to operate audio, video and home theater systems from a single remote control. The iRemoteTS measures 5.4 by 6.2 by 1.25 inches. The Niles logo is featured in the top-left corner of the unit. The iC2 measures 5.2 by 3 by 7.5 inches. "iC2" and the Niles logo are printed on the front of the unit. |
| Product | Remote control systems for entertainment electronics, About 4,160, Remote Control (Not Remotes For Toys) |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Niles Audio Corp |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Fire
- Hazard: Fall
- Category: Remote Control (Not Remotes For Toys)
- CPSC recalls of 2011
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,160Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 46%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Remote Control (Not Remotes For Toys)
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Niles Audio
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2010 | Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp. Due to Fire Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11141The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11141. https://recallregister.com/product/605-remote-control-systems-recalled-by-niles-audio-due-to-fire-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11141 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11141?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11141?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,160