Wireless speakers
CPSC Recall #19-017 — October 19, 2018
Product
Wireless speakers
Description
This recall involves Brookstone Big Blue Party™ indoor/outdoor wireless speakers. The recalled speakers are silver or gray colored and measure about 6 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 16 inches tall. The SKU is printed on the bottom underside of the speaker. The speaker may also have “Brookstone” printed at the bottom on one side of the speaker, as well as on the label on the underside of the speaker.SKUDescription/Color849504Graphite318417360 with Chromecast952645light gray
Hazard
The lithium ion batteries in the wireless speakers can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
Brookstone has received 12 reports of the speakers overheating and catching fire, resulting in five reports of property damage totaling about $2,000.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers and properly dispose of the lithium-ion battery packs according to state and local regulations.Brookstone has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Contact the toll-free number or visit the Omni Management Group website for information about a possible refund.
Units Affected
About 164,000
Sold At
Ace Hardware, Bloomingdale's, Bon-Ton, Brookstone, Macy’s, Patriot stores and other stores nationwide, on the Home Shopping Network and online at Amazon.com, Brookstone.com, RueLaLa.com, Wayfair.com, Zulily.com and other websites from December 2013 through August 2018 for about $200.
Manufacturer
Plastoform Industries LTD., of China
Importer
Brookstone Purchasing Inc., of Merrimack, N.H.
Manufactured In
China