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Brookstone Wireless Speakers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

U.S. CPSCFireSold on AmazonSold on WayfairOct 19, 2018
Recalled Big Blue Party wireless indoor/outdoor speaker
Recalled Big Blue Party wireless indoor/outdoor speaker

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The lithium ion batteries in the wireless speakers can overheat and catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

Brookstone has received 12 reports of the speakers overheating and catching fire, resulting in five reports of property damage totaling about $2,000.

Product description

This recall involves Brookstone Big Blue Party™ indoor/outdoor wireless speakers. The recalled speakers are silver or gray colored and measure about 6 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 16 inches tall. The SKU is printed on the bottom underside of the speaker. 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. SKU Description/Color 849504 Graphite 318417 360 with Chromecast 952645 light gray

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

Brookstone toll-free at 866-576-7337 any time or online at www.omnimgt.com/BrookstonerecallFAQ/ for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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