The following notice has been republished in the national press:
Voluntary Recall of Belkin TuneBase Direct with Hands-Free, TuneBase FM with Hands-Free and TuneBase FM with ClearScan
• Belkin has determined that these products pose a potential risk of fire
• Global recall of products effective immediately
Belkin International Inc has initiated a voluntary global product recall of the above products, the model numbers for which are listed below.
Belkin has identified that a component of the TuneBase, the washer, may cause a electrical short circuit when the TuneBase 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 rigorous investigation, Belkin has determined that under certain conditions of heat, humidity and prolonged periods of power-on (e.g. when the TuneBase is plugged in and left overnight), some units with the washer have shown potential to smoke or pose a risk of fire.
Whilst 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 customers between 1 April 2009 and 30 October 2009.
No incidents of personal injury have been reported as a result of the TuneBase devices.
Belkin is working diligently with its retail partners to remove all affected products from the stores shelves globally.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE A TUNEBASE PURCHASED BETWEEN 1 APRIL 2009 and 30 OCTOBER 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 at www.belkin.com/tunebaserecall
• Customers without internet access can call 00800 223 55460 (free phone)
IF YOU HAVE A TUNEBASE PURCHASED PRIOR TO 1ST APRIL 2009, NO ACTION IS REQUIRED. YOUR PRODUCT IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL.
The model numbers of affected Tunebases
(located on the back of the TuneBase itself).
F8Z442ea, F8Z441ea, F8Z176eaBLK
The product box may have a slightly different model number. Please refer to the product itself to find the correct model number.
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