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Electronics & Technology/Audio & Entertainment

Mohu Recalls Boomboxes Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: June 1, 2016
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Summary

Mohu is recalling about 1,700 BeBox smart boomboxes because they can overheat and catch fire. There has been one report of a unit catching fire, though no injuries have occurred. These portable black speakers feature an integrated Android touchscreen and were sold for between $300 and $500 from December 2015 through April 2016. Owners should immediately stop using the device and contact Mohu for a full refund.

Risk

The internal components of the boombox can overheat during use or while charging, creating a risk of fire and serious burn injuries to consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the Mohu BeBox smart boombox, unplug it from the wall, and keep the power turned off.
  2. Check your device to confirm it is a Mohu BeBox. It is a black portable speaker measuring 13" x 19" x 5" with a black metallic grill and a built-in Android touchscreen tablet.
  3. Look for the Mohu logo on the lower front grill and an embossed Mohu logo on the center back to identify the brand.
  4. Contact Mohu toll-free at 855-446-6648 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.gomohu.com and click on 'BeBox Recall' to request a shipping box and a pre-paid return label.
  5. Once you receive the return materials, send the unit back to Mohu to receive a full refund.
  6. For additional questions, you may contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boombox, unplug it, keep it powered off and contact Mohu for a box and pre-paid return shipping label to send the recalled unit to Mohu for a full refund.

Contact: Mohu toll-free at 855-446-6648 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gomohu.com and click on "BeBox Recall" for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Mohu BeBox smart boombox
Model:
All models
Lot Numbers:
All serial numbers
Date Ranges: Sold December 2015 - April 2016

Product Images

Mohu BeBox

Mohu BeBox

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16749
Status: Active
Sold By: Huppins audio store in Spokane, Wash., and online at amazon.com, gomohu.com and onecall.com from December 2015 through April 2016 for between $300 and $500.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 1,700
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: GreenWave Scientific, Inc, of Raleigh, N.C. dba Mohu of Raleigh, N.C.
Contact: Mohu toll-free at 855-446-6648 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gomohu.com and click on "BeBox Recall" for more information.
Agency Last Updated: June 1, 2016

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response