Recall alert: Bose recalls 884K bass modules over fire hazard

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bose announced the recall of around 884,000 Bose Acoustimass, Lifestyle, and Companion bass modules.

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The recall affects three kinds of Bose speakers produced before 2006 where the electrical components can fail. The speakers can pose a fire hazard, CPSC said.

The recall affects select bass modules or speakers that were made in 2006 that were sold with select home theater systems, CPSC said.

Below is a list of bass modules and date codes that are included in the recall, according to CPSC.

Bose has received 21 reports worldwide about the modules igniting or melting. The CPSC said it received reports about three incidents of fires that damaged carpet, cabinets, and other materials around the module. No injuries have been reported.

If you own one of the modules listed above, it is recommended that you stop using it immediately and unplug it, CPSC said. Then call Bose to get a free repair of the bass module or a 40% discount for a replacement.

The modules in the recall were sold at Bose stores, Best Buy, Circuit City, Sam’s Club, Sears, and other electronic stores across the country as well as Bose.com, according to CPSC. They were sold from Jan. 1994 through April 2007 between $220 and $2,200.

You can contact Bose by calling 888-260-0819 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. You can also contact them on the Bose website.

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