Bose recalls S1 Pro battery packs due to fire and overheating risks

Over 670,000 units of Bose's S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable PA speakers are being recalled due to potential fire and overheating risks posed by their battery packs. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on Thursday, covering nearly 635,000 lithium-ion battery packs in the US and around 35,400 in Canada.

Bose has received seven reports of batteries melting, smoking, or catching fire, with six of those cases resulting in property damage. However, no injuries have been reported. The affected speakers, designed for parties, gigs, and other events, feature a built-in mixer, Bluetooth streaming capability, and a removable battery pack.

The battery packs were sold from December 2017 to July 2026 at various retailers, including Bose, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart. They come in the box with the speakers, which cost about $700, or can be purchased separately for between $100 and $160.

To determine if your battery pack is part of the recall, remove it from the speaker and locate its 17-digit serial number. If the serial number begins with 083723, 078352, 084105, 078591, 078592, 084106, or 086409, sign up for a free replacement on Bose's recall page. The company offers detailed instructions for the replacement process.

In the meantime, you can still use the speaker with AC power. Do not dispose of the recalled lithium-ion batteries in the trash. Instead, check with your local household hazardous waste center for proper disposal methods.