CPSC recall · Reported November 1, 2012
Bose Recalls Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems Due to Fire Hazard
A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. in electrical outlets rated at 220 volts or higher, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
Bose Corporation, of Framingham, Mass. recalled This recall involves dual-voltage CineMate Series II and CineMate GS Series II digital ho….
Bose Recalls Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Bose Corporation, of Framingham, Mass. in November 1, 2012. Reason: A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. in electrical outlets rated at 220 volt…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug any dual-voltage CineMate II systems a…. Verify recall #13022 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bose Corporation, of Framingham, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. in electrical outlets rated at 220 volt….
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- agency class
- November 1, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13022 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.
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Product description
This recall involves dual-voltage CineMate Series II and CineMate GS Series II digital home theater speaker systems designed to operate with U.S. 120-volt electrical outlets and European outlets of 220 volts or higher. Each speaker system includes two speakers, one bass module, a remote control device, an interface module and accessories. The components are black. Dual-voltage systems included in the recall have a product code of 051365, 051470 or 057971, which are the first six digits of the serial number on the product label located on the back of the bass module.
Reason for recall
A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. in electrical outlets rated at 220 volts or higher, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug any dual-voltage CineMate II systems and contact Bose to arrange for a free repair or replacement of the bass module.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13022 |
| Date reported | November 1, 2012 |
| Date initiated | November 1, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Bose Corporation, of Framingham, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 20,500 |
| 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 and unplug any dual-voltage CineMate II systems and contact Bose to arrange for a free re…
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