Mohu Recalls Boomboxes Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-749 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 1, 2016
- Brand
- Mohu
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Boombox
- Hazard
- Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 1,700
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 1, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves all models and serial numbers of the Mohu BeBox smart boombox with built-in Android touchscreen tablet. The unit is a black, portable speaker that measures approximately 13 inches in height, 19 inches in width, 5 inches in depth and weighs about 14.5 pounds. It included a power supply 18V@3.5A and 3.5mm shielded stereo auxiliary cable. The front surface is covered in a black, metallic grill and the back of the unit is black plastic. It features a small Mohu logo on the middle, lower front and an embossed Mohu logo on the middle, center back.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Boombox · About 1,700 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; GreenWave Scientific, Inc, of Raleigh, N.C. dba Mohu of Raleigh, N.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm reported one incident of a unit catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer 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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Boombox (About 1,700 units). This recall involves all models and serial numbers of the Mohu BeBox smart boombox with built-in Android touchscreen tablet.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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