United States
Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) portable Bluetooth speakers sold in light gray, dark gray and blue and identified by the product name “Yoyo (M)” and FD numbers on the underside (sold in pairs) are recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and pose a fire hazard; the firm received four reports of fire, smoke and ejection of battery material. Consumers should stop using, disconnect and stop charging the speakers, store them away from combustible materials, contact Audio Partnership for a full cash refund of $218 or a Cambridge Audio online store voucher of $350, and then dispose of the product in accordance with local ordinances (do not throw in the trash or general recycling; contact your HHW collection center first).
What's being recalled
This recall involves the Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Bluetooth Speaker sold in light gray, dark gray and blue colors. The recalled speakers can be identified by the unit's product name – "Yoyo (M)" – and the following FD numbers which are visible on the underside of the Bluetooth speakers (sold in pairs).
Manufactured in: China.
The hazard
The lithium-ion batteries in the Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries: The firm has received four reports of incidents resulting in fire, smoke and the ejection of battery material. No injuries have been reported.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled speakers immediately, disconnect them from the power supply, stop charging them, store them away from combustible materials and contact Audio Partnership for a full cash refund of $218 or Cambridge Audio online store voucher of $350. Once Audio Partnership has processed the request, consumers should then dispose of the product in accordance with any local and state ordinances. Note: Do not throw this recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, the general recycling stream (e.g., street-level or curbside recycling bins), or used battery recycling boxes found at various retail and home improvement stores. Recalled lithium-ion batteries must be disposed of differently than other batteries, because they present a greater risk of fire. Your municipal household hazardous waste (HHW) collection center may accept this recalled lithium-ion battery or device for disposal. Before taking your battery or device to a HHW collection center, contact that office ahead of time and ask whether it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries. If it does not, contact your municipality for further guidance.
Contact: Consumers may contact Audio Partnership toll-free at 888 805-5001 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/product-recall and clicking on the corresponding link for the Cambridge Yoyo (M) product for more information or to fill out product recall information.
Where it was sold
Sold At: Specialty stores nationwide and online at cambridgeaudio.com, Amazon.com and eBay from 2016 through 2022 for between $172 and $218.
The official notice
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