Reported Oct 19, 2018
Brookstone Wireless Speakers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Plastoform Industries Ltd. of China
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Brookstone toll-free at 866-576-7337 any time or online at www.omnimgt.com/BrookstonerecallFAQ/ for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Wireless speakers
- Amount recalled
- About 164,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
The lithium ion batteries in the wireless speakers can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: Brookstone has received 12 reports of the speakers overheating and catching fire, resulting in five reports of property damage totaling about $2,000.
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