Belkin International, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09E059000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09E059000 by Belkin International, Inc.. Includes 241,000 affected units, AFTERMARKET CIGARETTE LIGHTER ADAPTER, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Belkin is recalling certain aftermarket tunebase cigarette lighter adapters sold for use in motor vehicles. the products being recalled are tunebase fm with hands-free, model no. F8z441 / f8z441ea, tunebase direct with hands-free, model no. F8z442 / f8z442ea, and tunebase fm with clear scan, model no. F8z176 / f8z176eablk. the plastic washer can cause an electrical short circuit when plugged into a vehicle's cigarette lighter adapter.

Corrective Action

Belkin will notify owners of record and replace the adapters free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2009. owners may contact belkin traffic at 1-317-837-7308.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09E059000

Manufacturer: Belkin International, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-11-13T00:00:00

Subject: Aftermarket cigarette lighter adapter

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 241,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Belkin is recalling certain aftermarket tunebase cigarette lighter adapters sold for use in motor vehicles. the products being recalled are tunebase fm with hands-free, model no. F8z441 / f8z441ea, tunebase direct with hands-free, model no. F8z442 / f8z442ea, and tunebase fm with clear scan, model no. F8z176 / f8z176eablk. the plastic washer can cause an electrical short circuit when plugged into a vehicle's cigarette lighter adapter.

Consequence Summary: If the adapter is plugged in for a long period of time, a short circuit could occur, possibly resulting in a fire.

Corrective Action: Belkin will notify owners of record and replace the adapters free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2009. owners may contact belkin traffic at 1-317-837-7308.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-ijj8_4cat.v622

NHTSA ID: 09E059000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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