CPSCGeneral Alert
Mohu Recalls Boomboxes Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
Published: June 1, 2016Recall ID: 16749Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Boombox
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Mohu-Recalls-Boomboxes |
| Title | Mohu Recalls Boomboxes Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16749.16749.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Mohu BeBox |
| Hazards › Name | The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm reported one incident of a unit catching fire. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Boombox |
| Products › Type | Audio and Radio |
| Products › Category I D | 67656 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,700 |
| Recall I D | 7757 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | GreenWave Scientific, Inc, of Raleigh, N.C. dba Mohu of Raleigh, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 16749 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-06-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |