Belkin International, Inc., today initiated a voluntary global
product recall of its TuneBase Direct with Hands-Free, TuneBase FM with
Hands-Free, and TuneBase FM 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 between April 1, 2009 and October 30,
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. Belkin has also notified the
Consumer Product Safety Commission of this matter.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU OWN A TUNEBASE PURCHASED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 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 888-262-1020
WHAT TO DO IF YOU OWN A TUNEBASE PURCHASED PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 2009:
o No action is required. Your product is not affected by this recall.
Depending
on the region in which they were purchased, the affected TuneBases are
known by the following model numbers (located on the back of the
product):
- 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.
