CPSC2016-06-01
Mohu Recalls Boomboxes Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
GreenWave Scientific, Inc, of Raleigh, N.C. dba Mohu of Raleigh, N.C.
Hazard
The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
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.
Sold at
Huppins audio store in Spokane, Wash., and online at amazon.com, gomohu.com and onecall.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $300 and $500.
Affected count
About 1,700
Injuries reported
The firm reported one incident of a unit catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Boombox
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Mohu-Recalls-BoomboxesDon't want to check this manually?
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