Bose Recalls 634,759 S1 Pro Battery Packs Over Fire and Overheating Risks

Key points

• Bose is recalling about 634,759 lithium-ion battery packs for the S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ speaker systems in the U.S., plus 35,400 in Canada.
• The CPSC states the batteries can overheat and ignite, posing a fire and injury risk.
• Bose has received seven reports of the packs melting, smoking, or catching fire, with six cases of property damage but no reported injuries.
• Consumers must stop using the affected packs, remove them from their speakers, and register the serial number online to receive a free replacement.
• The affected packs were sold from December 2017 to July 2026 at retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon, as well as Bose.com, for $100 to $160 individually.

Background

This recall follows a series of recent lithium-ion battery safety incidents and recalls in 2026. In early November 2026, a fire in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park killed six people, with a lithium-ion battery found at the scene, though authorities have not confirmed it as the cause. Earlier in September, a hazardous battery fire at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne triggered overnight evacuations. Additionally, other companies have recently recalled products over similar fire and overheating risks, including power banks and a baby sterilizer dryer, highlighting ongoing concerns with lithium-ion battery safety in consumer electronics.

Why it matters

The recall affects a large number of consumers who purchased Bose speaker systems or replacement battery packs over several years. The fire and overheating hazards pose a direct risk to property and personal safety, especially given the recent high-profile lithium-ion battery fires and recalls. Consumers must act quickly to remove the affected packs and follow proper disposal guidelines to mitigate risks, as lithium-ion batteries present a greater fire hazard than other battery types and cannot be disposed of in regular trash or recycling streams.

What to watch

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected battery packs and remove them from their Bose S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ speaker systems. They can continue using the speakers with AC power. To receive a free replacement, consumers must register the battery pack’s serial number at the provided Bose website. Affected packs must be disposed of through local household hazardous waste collection centers, not regular trash or recycling bins. Bose is handling the recall through its customer support channels and online registration system.