Mohu Recalls Boomboxes Due to Burn and Fire Hazards (Recall Alert)
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.
Hazard
The boombox can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards.
Injuries
The firm reported one incident of a unit catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- 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.
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