Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard

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

Recall #: 11141
Affected scope: About 4,160

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla. recalled This recall involves the Niles iRemoteTS and iC2 remote control systems. These are wirele….

Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla. in February 23, 2011. Reason: If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fi…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Niles Audio to s…. Verify recall #11141 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fi….

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agency class: February 23, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11141 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11141
Date reported	February 23, 2011
Date initiated	February 23, 2011
Recalling firm	Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Affected scope	About 4,160
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Niles Audio to schedule an in-home repair to receive a r…

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 23, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11141.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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