Apple is recalling some Beats Pill XL portable wireless speakers due to a fire hazard caused by overheating batteries.
The company did not mention the number of speakers affected but said the recall does not affect any other Beats or Apple products. Apple will issue store credit or a refund.
Press release
[quote type=”border_left”]Apple today announced a voluntary recall of Beats Pill XL speakers, including a refund for customers. Apple has determined that, in rare cases, the battery in the Beats Pill XL may overheat and pose a fire safety risk. The recall does not affect any other Beats or Apple products.
Because customer safety is the company’s top priority, Apple is asking customers to stop using their Beats Pill XL speakers. Customers who purchased a Beats Pill XL speaker should visit http://www.apple.com/ae/support/beats-pillxl-recall/ for details about how to return their product to Apple, and how to receive an Apple Store credit or electronic payment of AED 1,200. [/quote]
