ION Audio Recalls Portable Speakers Due to Explosion Hazard
What was recalled
This recall involves the Sport Express, Cornerstone, Cornerstone Glow, and Keystone ION Audio portable speakers. The Sport Express speaker is black in color and has two knobs on the front with a neon blue lit clock. It is about 9 inches wide and 9 inches tall. The Cornerstone and Cornerstone Glow speakers are triangular in shape, have a white outer casing, and are 14 inches wide and 10 inches tall. The Keystone speaker is square with a white casing and gray center. It is about 8 inches wide and 9 inches tall. The UPC number is located on the bottom of the speakers. Model Name UPC Number Cornerstone/Cornerstone Glow 812715018078 812715018528 812715019976 812715019969 Keystone 812715018139 Sport Express 812715010911
Hazard
Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.
Injuries
Ion Audio has received five reports of speakers exploding including four incidents resulting in property damage to the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Sport Express was sold exclusively at Best Buy from June 2018 through May 2019 for about $70. Cornerstone, Cornerstone Glow, and Keystone were sold at various electronics stores nationwide and online from March 2016 through March 2019. Cornerstone and Cornerstone Glow sold for about $100 and the Keystone sold for about $200.
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