Apple recalls Beats Pill speakers because they may overheat
NEW YORK — Apple said it is recalling its Beats Pill XL speakers after a customer reported getting burned when it overheated.
This undated product image provided by Beats by Dre shows the Beats Pill XL speaker. Photo: AP
NEW YORK — Apple said it is recalling its Beats Pill XL speakers after a customer reported getting burned when it overheated.
There were eight reports of the speaker's battery overheating, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said yesterday (June 3). One person's finger was burned and another reported damage to a desk.
Apple said customers can apply for a US$325 (S$436.70) refund on its website. They can also elect to receive Apple Store credit for the same amount. Apple, based in Cupertino, California, said it will send customers boxes for free to return the speakers.
About 222,000 of the speakers are in the US, and 11,000 are in Canada, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said. They were sold at Apple's stores and websites starting in January 2014. It was also sold at other retailers.
Beats, which also makes headphones and has a streaming music service, was bought last year by Apple for US$3 billion. AP
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