Battery alarm on Bose's portable speaker

More than 670 thousand batteries used in Bose S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable speaker systems were recalled. The critical thing for Bose S1 Pro owners is that the batteries can get hot enough to melt, smoke and catch fire. Although no injuries have been reported so far, the company is requesting that batteries be removed from the speakers immediately.

Which series of Bose S1 Pro batteries are affected?

The announcement was made by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). According to the commission, Bose received reports that batteries were overheating, melting, emitting smoke or burning. That's why the serial numbers of the batteries included in the scope have been announced.

The recall covers batteries with one of the following six-digit sequences in the serial number: 083723, 078352, 084105, 078591, 078592, 084106 and 086409. The serial number is 17 digits long and is written on a label on the bottom of the battery. First of all, you need to find this tag.

Batteries were sold both with the S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ speakers and as separate accessories. The sale lasted from December 2017 to July 2026. The batteries cost between $100 and $160. However, the speaker systems themselves were selling for $700.

A total of 634,759 batteries were sold in the United States and 35,400 in Canada. Together these figures exceed 670 thousand.

What should Bose S1 Pro owners do?

Bose is asking S1 Pro or S1 Pro+ owners to stop using the batteries immediately and remove them from the speaker. Speakers can be used connected to an outlet. Therefore, the device continues to work even if the battery is removed. If there is a battery not installed in the speaker, all you need to do is find the serial number.

Owners must register on Bose's recall page and enter the serial number. The company will send a free replacement battery. Moreover, it is not necessary to send the battery to a separate location for this, the process starts with entering the serial number.

Do not throw away the old battery

The old battery should not be disposed of in regular garbage or in the used battery collection bins in shops and DIY stores. Because lithium-ion batteries have a higher risk of fire. For this reason, they are disposed of differently than other batteries.

To do this, you need to research the municipal hazardous waste collection center of your local municipality. Since not every center accepts lithium-ion batteries, it is better to call and ask first. Center staff can usually direct you to the right spot.

The recall process begins as soon as you enter the serial number of the Bose S1 Pro battery on Bose's page. Spare battery is sent free of charge.