Grace Digital Recalls EcoBoulder Speakers That Can Overcharge and Burst; Impact Hazard
Recall 20027 · Nov 20, 2019 · Grace Digital
88,000
units affected
88,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20027
- Date
- Nov 20, 2019
- Company
- Grace Digital
- Units affected
- 88,000
- Product
- ECOXGEAR EcoBoulder Speakers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves the ECOXGEAR EcoBoulder Bluetooth Speakers. The Speaker is black in color with a rubber slip mat on top. It is about 20" tall and 15" wide. There are 4 versions which have a color accent around the front speaker and a matching rubber slip mat. There is a storage compartment located on the left side of the speaker. The model number GDI-EXBM900 series is labeled on the inside door of the speaker's storage compartment. ECOXGEAR is printed on the front of the speakers. Model Number UPC Code GDI-EXBM900 (Orange) 819127010331 GDI-EXBM901 (Black) 819127010348 GDI-EXBM904 (Yellow) 819127011796 GDI-EXBM907 (Red) 819127011802 GDI-EXBM913 (Blue) 819127011819
What can happen
The speaker's battery can become overcharged and burst, posing an impact hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers and contact ECOXGEAR to receive a free battery replacement kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- ECOXGEAR has received 5 reports of speaker batteries bursting and fragmenting including two incidents of property damage to the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Costco stores nationwide from October 2016 to January 2017, at Academy Sports, Cabela's, Home Depot and Best Buy stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2018 through December 2018 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ecoxgear ecoboulder speakers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers and contact ECOXGEAR to receive a free battery replacement kit.
What is the hazard?
The speaker's battery can become overcharged and burst, posing an impact hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.