Genghis

Faulty parts

It turns out that last week's debacle with the car speakers wasn't an isolated event. Apparently the speakers I had purchased (I'm not legally able to tell you which ones) had a defect. Only a few dozen had been sold before the problem was discovered, though. The manufacturer was, to say the least, pretty upset that their product had a habit of spontaneous combustion, and in an effort to protect their good name, they agreed to repair any damage their speakers had caused, as well as pay for a whole new vehicle stereo system for each person who was affected. Of course, everyone who took them up on this offer had to sign an NDA, but given that no one was injured and only minor damages were caused to most vehicles, everyone signed. This is admittedly generous on the company's part, but since so few people were affected, it's still economically feasible. The remainder of the problem speakers have been returned to the factory. Well, almost all of them. Apparently there's one set that was sold somewhere in Illinois that they are unable to locate.

I have an appointment next week with the mobile electronics company I purchased the speakers from here locally. They're going to install the new system. I hate to say it, but my new stereo will be worth more than the car it's in. It's not like I use the stereo that much, but if I don't have to pay for it, I'm going to make it worth my while.