Recalls / 2018-10-19
Brookstone Wireless Speakers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
19017 · Recalled 2018-10-19 · CPSC page
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. SKU Description/Color 849504 Graphite 318417 360 with Chromecast 952645 light gray
Hazards
The lithium ion batteries in the wireless speakers can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Reported 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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless speakers | About 164,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Plastoform Industries LTD.
- Importer
- Brookstone Purchasing Inc., of Merrimack, N.H.
- Distributor
- Brookstone Purchasing Inc., of Merrimack, N.H.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Ace Hardware, Bloomingdale's, Bon-Ton, Brookstone, Macy's, Patriot stores, other, on the Home Shopping Network, online at Amazon.com, Brookstone.com, RueLaLa.com, Wayfair.com, Zulily.com, other websites
Consumer contact
Brookstone toll-free at 866-576-7337 any time or online at www.omnimgt.com/BrookstonerecallFAQ/ for more information.
Source: CPSC recall 19017. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.