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Apple Recalls Beats Pill XL Portable Wireless Speakers Due to Fire Hazard

Reported: June 3, 2015 Initiated: June 3, 2015 #15156

Product Description

This recall involves all Beats Pill XL portable, wireless speakers. The recalled products are plastic, capsule-shaped speakers about 4 inches tall by 13 inches wide by 4 inches deep with a plastic mesh grille on the front and a built-in carrying handle to the rear. The small "b" Beats logo is on the grille and "beatspillXL" is on the handle. The speakers come in five colors black, white, pink, metallic sky and titanium.

Reason for Recall

The battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Apple for a $325 Apple Store credit or electronic payment. Apple will provide a postage paid box for consumers to send their Pill XL speaker to Apple.

Details

Units Affected
About 222,000 in the U.S. (and about 11,000 in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all Beats Pill XL portable, wireless speakers. The recalled products are plastic, capsule-shaped speakers about 4 inches tall by 13 inches wide by 4 inches deep with a plastic mesh grille on the front and a built-in carrying handle to the rear. The small "b" Beats logo is on the grille and "beatspillXL" is on the handle. The speakers come in five colors black, white, pink, metallic sky and titanium.. Units affected: About 222,000 in the U.S. (and about 11,000 in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Apple for a $325 Apple Store credit or electronic payment. Apple will provide a postage paid box for consumers to send their Pill XL speaker to Apple.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 3, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15156.