March 23, 2010

Audio Receivers Recalled by Niles Audio Corp.

Name of Product: Niles ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers

Units: About 3,800

Distributor: Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.

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.

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

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.

Consumer Contact: 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