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Electronics & Technology/Audio & Entertainment

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

Agency Publication Date: June 3, 2015
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Summary

Apple has recalled about 222,000 Beats Pill XL portable, wireless speakers because the internal battery can overheat and pose a fire hazard. There have been eight reports of the speakers overheating, including one instance where a consumer suffered a finger burn and another involving damage to a desk. These capsule-shaped speakers were sold in black, white, pink, metallic sky, and titanium colors from January 2014 through June 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using these speakers and contact Apple for a $325 refund in the form of an Apple Store credit or electronic payment.

Risk

The speaker's battery can overheat during use or charging, creating a risk of fire, property damage, and burn injuries to users.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using and charging your Beats Pill XL speaker to prevent the risk of overheating or fire.
  2. Identify your speaker by checking for the plastic, capsule-shaped design measuring approximately 4 inches tall by 13 inches wide, featuring a plastic mesh grille with a small 'b' logo and 'beatspillXL' printed on the handle.
  3. Verify if your speaker is one of the five affected colors: black, white, pink, metallic sky, or titanium.
  4. Visit www.apple.com/support/beats-pillxl-recall to request a refund and receive a postage-paid box to return your speaker to Apple.
  5. Once Apple receives the recalled speaker, you will receive a $325 Apple Store credit or an electronic payment.
  6. For additional information, contact Apple Support toll-free at (800) 275-2273 anytime or visit www.beatsbydre.com.
  7. Contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have further questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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.

Contact: Apple Inc. online at www.apple.com or www.beatsbydre.com or www.apple.com/support/beats-pillxl-recall or contact Apple Support toll-free at (800) 275-2273 anytime for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Beats Pill XL portable wireless speaker
Date Ranges: Sold between January 2014 and June 2015

Product Images

Apple Beats Pill XL portable wireless speaker front

Apple Beats Pill XL portable wireless speaker front

Apple Beats Pill XL portable wireless speaker rear

Apple Beats Pill XL portable wireless speaker rear

Apple Beats Pill XL portable wireless speaker colors

Apple Beats Pill XL portable wireless speaker colors

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 15156
Status: Active
Sold By: Apple Retail Stores and major retail stores nationwide and online at Apple.com and Beatsbydre.com from January 2014 through June 2015 for about $300.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 222,000 in the U.S. (and about 11,000 in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Beats Electronics LLC, of Culver City, Calif.; Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.
Contact: Apple Inc. online at www.apple.com or www.beatsbydre.com or www.apple.com/support/beats-pillxl-recall or contact Apple Support toll-free at (800) 275-2273 anytime for more information.
Agency Last Updated: June 3, 2015

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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response