Bose recalls 670,000 Bluetooth speaker system batteries over overheating, fire risks

Bose recall overview:

• Who: Bose is recalling approximately 670,159 lithium-ion battery packs found in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ Bluetooth speaker systems.
• Why: The battery packs can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of fire and injury.
• Where: The recall is effective in the United States and Canada.

Bose is recalling more than 670,000 of its lithium-ion battery packs used in the S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ Bose speaker system due to potential fire hazards. The recall affects 634,759 units sold in the United States and 35,400 units in Canada.

The battery packs have serial numbers starting with the specific digits: 083723, 078352, 084105, 078591, 078592, 084106 or 086409. These battery packs were sold both as part of the speaker systems and separately as accessories.

The battery packs were sold at major retailers like Best Buy and online platforms, such as Amazon.com, from December 2017 through July 2026, priced between $100 and $160.

According to the recall notice, issued on Nov. 5, the battery packs can overheat, leading to potential fire hazards.

Bose says it has received seven reports of battery packs melting or catching fire, six of which resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers urged to remove battery packs and return them in battery recycling boxes

Consumers are advised to immediately remove the battery packs from their Bose speaker systems but can continue using the speakers with AC power.

Bose is offering free replacements for the affected battery packs. Consumers can register their battery pack’s serial number on Bose’s dedicated recall website to receive a replacement.

The company also provides guidance on the proper disposal of the recalled battery packs, emphasizing that they should not be thrown away in regular trash or recycling bins due to the fire risk they pose. Instead, consumers should use battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores.

For more information, consumers can contact Bose toll-free at 800-278-1083 or visit its website for further support.

Bose is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

Meanwhile, Casely is facing a class action lawsuit claiming its Power Pod power banks have a dangerous defect that can cause the lithium-ion battery to overheat and catch fire.

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