Fire hazard : Brookstone Big Blue Party™ Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Speakers

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This recall involves Brookstone Big Blue Party™ indoor/outdoor wireless speakers. The recalled speakers are silver or gray colored and measure about 15 centimetres wide by 15 centimetres deep by 40 centimetres tall. 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.

The following products are affected by the recall:
SKU Description/Color
849504 Graphite
318417 360 with Chromecast
952645 light gray

The SKU is printed on the bottom underside of the speaker.
Hazard identified: The lithium ion batteries in the wireless speakers can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard. The company is no longer in business.

As of October 19, 2018, according to the United States CPSC recall there have been 12 reports of the speakers overheating and catching fire, resulting in five reports of property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers. Note that Brookstone Purchasing Inc. is no longer in business.

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Source : Release / Health Canada

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