Portable speakers
CPSC Recall #19-124 — May 21, 2019
Product
Portable speakers
Description
This recall involves the Sport Express, Cornerstone, Cornerstone Glow, and Keystone ION Audio portable speakers. The Sport Express speaker is black in color and has two knobs on the front with a neon blue lit clock. It is about 9 inches wide and 9 inches tall. The Cornerstone and Cornerstone Glow speakers are triangular in shape, have a white outer casing, and are 14 inches wide and 10 inches tall. The Keystone speaker is square with a white casing and gray center. It is about 8 inches wide and 9 inches tall. The UPC number is located on the bottom of the speakers. Model Name UPC Number Cornerstone/Cornerstone Glow 0812715018078 0812715018528 0812715019976 0812715019969 Keystone 0812715018139 Sport Express 0812715010911
Hazard
Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Ion Audio has received five reports of speakers exploding including four incidents resulting in property damage to the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable speakers and contact ION Audio for a refund in the form of an ION Audio gift card.
Units Affected
About 41,000
Sold At
Sport Express was sold exclusively at Best Buy from June 2018 through May 2019 for about $70. Cornerstone, Cornerstone Glow, and Keystone were sold at various electronics stores nationwide and online from March 2016 through March 2019. Cornerstone and Cornerstone Glow sold for about $100 and the Keystone sold for about $200.
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd., China
Importer
ION Audio LLC, of Cumberland, Rhode Island
Manufactured In
China