The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16267·Announced 2016-09-20

Denon Recalls HEOS 1 Go Pack Battery Packs for Fire and Burn Hazards

Denon is recalling HEOS 1 Go Pack rechargeable battery packs because they can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire and burn hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Denon Electronics (USA) LLC is recalling HEOS 1 Go Pack lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs for wireless speakers. The recall involves approximately 3,400 units sold in the United States, with an additional 240 sold in Canada. The affected battery packs are black or white, hexagon-shaped, and feature four blue LED lights and a power button. Only HEOS 1 Go Packs with a 10-character alphanumeric serial number beginning with 5 or 601G91 and ending with 3517 through 4004 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the bottom of the base.

The battery packs can overheat, which poses a fire and burn hazard. No injuries or property damage have been reported in connection with this recall. The products were manufactured in China and sold at Best Buy (Magnolia), Brookstone, and online at BestBuy.com and Amazon.com from May 2015 through June 2016 for approximately $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact Denon for a free replacement battery pack, including shipping. Consumers can reach Denon toll-free at 844-759-1987 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, or online at usa.denon.com by clicking on "Product Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
HEOS 1 Go Pack rechargeable battery packs
Affected units
3,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.