Bose Recalls Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2012-11-01 · 13022
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
13022
Date
2012-11-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Dual-Voltage CineMate II Home Theater Speaker Systems
Remedies
Options
Replace; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
U.S. Military Exchanges and select U.S. retailers from September 2009 through September 2012 for between $600 and $800.
Distributor(s)
Bose Corporation, of Framingham, Mass.
Country of manufacture
Mexico
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.