The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer:
PRESS RELEASE
Voluntary Recall of Belkin
TuneBase™ Direct with Hands-Free,
TuneBaseFM with Hands-Free, and
TuneBaseFM with ClearScan
* Belkin has determined these products pose a potential risk of fire
* Global recall of products effective immediately
(Rushden, UK) – 23 October, 2009 – Belkin International, Inc., today initiated a voluntary global product recall of its TuneBase Direct with Hands-Free, TuneBaseFM with Hands-Free, and TuneBaseFM with ClearScan (model numbers listed below).
Belkin has identified that a component of the TuneBase, the washer, may cause an electrical short circuit when plugged into a vehicle’s cigarette lighter adapter. The washer is a circular, black, plastic unit situated at the tip of the TuneBase’s cigarette lighter adapter. After a rigorous investigation, Belkin has determined that under certain conditions of heat, humidity and prolonged periods of power-on (e.g. when the TuneBase is left plugged in overnight), some units with the washer have shown potential to smoke or pose a risk of fire.
While we believe this issue may be isolated to a limited number of units produced with this washer, Belkin places the safety of our consumers ahead of all other considerations and is recalling all TuneBase products purchased by consumers on or after the 1st April, 2009.
No reports of personal injury have been reported as a result of these TuneBase devices.
Belkin is working diligently with its retail partners to remove all affected products from store shelves globally.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU OWN A TUNEBASE PURCHASED ON OR AFTER THE 1ST OF APRIL 2009?
* Stop using the product immediately
* Contact Belkin to participate in its TuneBase exchange program that will provide eligible customers with a TuneBase replacement, free of charge.
* Learn more here: www.belkin.com/tunebaserecall
* Customers without Internet access can call (freephone) 00800 223 55460.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU OWN A TUNEBASE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE 1ST OF APRIL 2009?
* No action is necessary. Your product is not affected by this recall.
Affected TuneBase model numbers:
* F8Z441
* F8Z442
* F8Z176
* F8Z441ea
* F8Z442ea
* F8Z176eaBLK
**Please note that the product box may have a slightly different model number. Please refer to the actual product to find the correct model number.
To learn more about Belkin International, Inc. visit http://www.belkin.com/pressroom/about/?sid=36
About Belkin
Belkin – www.belkin.com – offers a diverse product mix that provides people with seamless electronics integration in their homes, cars and on the go. Founded in California in 1983, Belkin is a privately held company and the recognised leader in connectivity solutions, in addition to accessories for iPod devices, computers and more. We provide extensive solutions for networking, home entertainment – with our PureAV line of cables, power and digital wireless accessories – and many more categories.
Belkin’s phenomenal growth has led to our expanding global presence. In addition to corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, we also have offices throughout the Asia Pacific region. Belkin’s European headquarters are located in the Netherlands, with further offices in the UK, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Dubai (UAE) dedicated to their regional markets.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Belkin BV:
Ana Camargo
PR EMEA
+31 20 654 73 00 ext. 7701
United Kingdom;
Liz Nicholson
PR Executive UK
+44 7 917 12 88 49
Germany:
Karsten Kunert
PR Manager CEE
+49 (0)89 143405-245
France:
Delphine Pichois
Open 2 Europe
+33 155 02 14 65
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