Recalls / 2016-06-01

Mohu Recalls Boomboxes Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

16749 · Recalled 2016-06-01 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all models and serial numbers of the Mohu BeBox smart boombox with built-in Android touchscreen tablet. The unit is a black, portable speaker that measures approximately 13 inches in height, 19 inches in width, 5 inches in depth and weighs about 14.5 pounds. It included a power supply 18V@3.5A and 3.5mm shielded stereo auxiliary cable. The front surface is covered in a black, metallic grill and the back of the unit is black plastic. It features a small Mohu logo on the middle, lower front and an embossed Mohu logo on the middle, center back.

Hazards

The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.

Reported injuries

The firm reported one incident of a unit catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boombox, unplug it, keep it powered off and contact Mohu for a box and pre-paid return shipping label to send the recalled unit to Mohu for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Boombox		About 1,700

Parties

Importer: GreenWave Scientific, Inc, of Raleigh, N.C. dba Mohu of Raleigh, N.C.
Made in: China
Sold at: Huppins audio store in Spokane, Wash., online at amazon.com, gomohu.com, onecall.com, $500.

Consumer contact

Mohu toll-free at 855-446-6648 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gomohu.com and click on "BeBox Recall" for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 16749. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.