Bose recalls S1 Pro battery packs due to fire and overheating risks
Over 670,000 units are being recalled in the US and Canada.
If you own a Bose S1 Pro or S1 Pro+, the battery pack inside may pose a safety risk. Bose and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall covering nearly 635,000 lithium-ion battery packs in the US and approximately 35,400 in Canada.
Risk Assessment
The affected packs can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of fire and burn injuries. Bose has received seven reports of batteries melting, smoking, or catching fire, resulting in six cases of property damage. No injuries have been reported to date.
The S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ are portable PA speakers featuring built-in mixers and Bluetooth streaming capabilities. The units utilize removable battery packs to enable mobile operation.
Affected Units
The affected battery packs were sold between December 2017 and July 2026 at major retailers including Bose, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. They were included with the speakers or sold separately.
How to Identify and Replace
To determine if your battery is affected, remove it from the speaker and check the 17-digit serial number. If the serial starts with 083723, 078352, 084105, 078591, 078592, 084106, or 086409, you should register for a free replacement through the Bose recall portal. Users can continue to operate the speaker using AC power while awaiting a replacement.
Owners should not dispose of the recalled lithium-ion batteries in standard trash. Consult local household hazardous waste centers for proper disposal instructions.
