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Sound system Bose “Bose Cinemate GS Series IIBose Cinemate Series II systems” — risk: fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1424/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of fire due to a component in the product, a metal oxide varistor (MOV), which is commonly used to protect electrical devices against high voltage surges on AC power circuits. If the Acoustimass module is subjected to repetitive high voltage surges, the MOV may become damaged over time and may overheat beyond its
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Product
Sound system — Bose
- Brand
- Bose
- Name / model
- Bose Cinemate GS Series IIBose Cinemate Series II systems · Acoustimass module
- Batch number(s)
- 051361051363051364051365051466051468051469051470052751052752052753052921055303055371055481056671056673057971
- Category
- Communication and media equipment
- Black 5 piece sound system.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of fire due to a component in the product, a metal oxide varistor (MOV), which is commonly used to protect electrical devices against high voltage surges on AC power circuits. If the Acoustimass module is subjected to repetitive high voltage surges, the MOV may become damaged over time and may overheat beyond its
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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