ECOXGEAR recalls 88,000 EcoBoulder Bluetooth speakers because the batteries may explode and send debris flying. According to a news report and a recall notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the company has received five reports of the speakers bursting so far. In two cases, the shrapnel was blamed for property damage, but there have yet to be any reports of injuries.
Details of the Recall
The recalled speakers are colored black with a rubber slip mat on top. Some versions have a brightly colored accent around the front speaker and a matching rubber slip mat. Each unit is about 20 inches tall and 15 inches wide. Users can find the model number inside a storage compartment on the left side of the speaker. The company said it sold about 88,000 speakers nationwide between 2016 and 2018.
The speakers were sold in stores such as Costco from October 2016 to January 2017 and at Academy Sports, Cabela’s, Home Depot, Best Buy, and Amazon.com from January 2018 to December 2018 for about $180. If you own these speakers, you can contact the manufacturer to receive a free replacement battery. For more information, call 800-903-9664.
Product Liability Issues
Based on this news report, it appears that the batteries from the speakers could explode and send shrapnel flying around. This type of situation has the potential to cause significant injuries, or even injuries that could prove deadly. Flying shrapnel has the potential to cause eye injuries that could result in loss of vision, lacerations that could cause significant blood loss, or even fatal wounds. We have seen examples of horrific injuries from defective products, such as the Takata airbag case. The Takata airbag cases involved defective inflators that caused airbags to explode and shrapnel to fly inside the vehicle compartment.
Suppose you or a loved one have been injured due to a dangerous or defective product. In that case, you may be able to seek compensation for damages such as medical expenses, lost income, hospitalization, the cost of rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and emotional distress. Plaintiffs in such cases must prove that the product was defective, that they were injured due to the defect, and that they suffered damages and losses due to the defective product. An experienced product defect lawyer will be able to help you better understand your legal rights and options.
Source: https://fox17.com/news/nation-world/88000-bluetooth-speakers-sold-at-retailers-nationwide-recalled-due-to-burst-risk
