NHTSA recall 09E059000 · Equipment
Equipment
The defect
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.
The risk
If the adapter IS plugged in for a long period of time, a short circuit could occur, possibly resulting in a fire.
The remedy
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.