Recalled EcoBoulder – Front View
Recalled EcoBoulder – Top View
Recalled EcoBoulder Model GDI-EXBM900 series storage compartment location
The speaker’s battery can become overcharged and burst, posing an impact hazard.
ECOXGEAR at 800-903-9664 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email at safety@ecoxgear.com, or online at www.ecoxgear.com and click on “Safety” in the top header or at www.ecoxgear.com/safetynotice for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves the ECOXGEAR EcoBoulder Bluetooth Speakers. The Speaker is black in color with a rubber slip mat on top. It is about 20” tall and 15” wide. There are 4 versions which have a color accent around the front speaker and a matching rubber slip mat. There is a storage compartment located on the left side of the speaker. The model number GDI-EXBM900 series is labeled on the inside door of the speaker’s storage compartment. ECOXGEAR is printed on the front of the speakers.
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Model Number |
UPC Code |
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GDI-EXBM900 (Orange) |
819127010331 |
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GDI-EXBM901 (Black) |
819127010348 |
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GDI-EXBM904 (Yellow) |
819127011796 |
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GDI-EXBM907 (Red) |
819127011802 |
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GDI-EXBM913 (Blue) |
819127011819 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled speakers and contact ECOXGEAR to receive a free battery replacement kit.
ECOXGEAR has received 5 reports of speaker batteries bursting and fragmenting including two incidents of property damage to the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.
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This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
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