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Bose Recalls 670,000 S1 Pro Speaker Battery Packs Due to Fire and Overheating Risk
Key points
- Bose recalled 670,000 S1 Pro/S1 Pro+ battery packs in US/Canada.
- Batteries can overheat, melt, smoke, or catch fire.
- Seven reports of incidents, including property damage; no injuries.
- Affected packs sold from December 2017 to July 2026.
- Users can check serial numbers for eligibility and get free replacements.
Bose Initiates Battery Pack Recall
Bose, in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of lithium-ion battery packs for its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable PA speakers. The recall affects nearly 635,000 units in the United States and approximately 35,400 units in Canada, totaling over 670,000 battery packs.
Safety Concerns and Reported Incidents
The recall was initiated due to a risk of the battery packs overheating and igniting, which could lead to fire and burn injuries. Bose has received seven reports of batteries melting, smoking, or catching fire. These incidents include six cases of property damage, though no personal injuries have been reported to date.
Affected Products and Availability
The S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ are portable PA speakers featuring built-in mixers and Bluetooth streaming, designed for mobile use with a removable battery pack. The affected battery packs were sold from December 2017 through July 2026. They were included with the speaker units, which retail for about $700, and were also sold separately for $100 to $160 at various retailers including Bose, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart.
Identifying and Replacing Affected Batteries
Not all S1 Pro battery packs are subject to the recall. Owners must remove their battery pack, locate its 17-digit serial number, and check if it begins with specific prefixes: 083723, 078352, 084105, 078591, 078592, 084106, or 086409. If a battery is affected, users should stop using it immediately and register on Bose's recall page for a free replacement. The speaker can still be operated using AC power while awaiting a new battery. Safe disposal of recalled lithium-ion batteries should be done through local household hazardous waste centers.
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Reporting from
Bose has issued a recall for approximately 670,000 lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable PA speakers in the US and Canada. The recall is due to reports of batteries overheating, melting, smoking, or catching fire, posing fire and burn hazards. Users are advised to stop using affected battery packs immediately and seek a free replacement from Bose.