CPSC2023-06-29
Bose Recalls Acoustimass®, Lifestyle® and Companion™ Bass Modules Due to Fire Hazard
Bose Corporation, of Framingham, Mass.
Hazard
The speaker's electrical components can fail, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled bass modules and contact Bose to arrange for a free repair of the bass module or a 40% discount on a replacement product.
Sold at
Bose stores, Best Buy, Circuit City, Sam's Club, Sears and other electronics stores nationwide, and online at Bose.com from January 1994 through April 2007 for between $220 and $2,200.
Affected count
About 884,000 (In addition, about 98,000 were sold in Canada and about 18,300 in Mexico)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 21 reports worldwide of the bass modules igniting or melting, including three incidents of fires resulting in property damage to carpeting, an entertainment cabinet and to materials surrounding the bass box. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States, Mexico, Ireland
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bose Acoustimass, Lifestyle and Companion bass modules (produced before April 2006)
Consumer contact
Bose toll-free at 888-260-0819 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, online at support.bose.com/am-recall or at www.bose.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Bose-Recalls-Acoustimass-Lifestyle-and-Companion-Bass-Modules-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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