Date of Notice: November 2026
Hazard: Fire / Thermal Overheating Risk
Bose has announced a voluntary product safety recall affecting specific lithium-ion battery packs used in the Bose S1 Pro and Bose S1 Pro+ Portable PA Systems, as well as standalone replacement battery packs.
Under certain conditions, the affected lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, presenting a risk of fire, personal injury, and property damage.
Affected Products
This recall applies only to a specific batch of lithium-ion battery packs:
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Bose S1 Pro System Battery Pack (supplied with systems or purchased as a standalone accessory)
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Bose S1 Pro+ System Battery Pack (supplied with systems or purchased as a standalone accessory)
Note: The speaker units themselves are not defective; only the internal lithium-ion battery pack is subject to this recall.
What You Should Do Immediately
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Stop Using the Battery Immediately:
Power off the speaker, disconnect it from mains power, and safely remove the battery pack from the compartment on the base of the unit.
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Locate Your Battery Serial Number:
The 17-digit serial number is printed on the label affixed directly to the battery pack casing.
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Verify via the Official Bose Portal:
Enter your serial number into the official Bose tool to verify whether your specific pack is included in the recall:
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Order Your Free Replacement:
If your battery is confirmed as part of the recall, Bose will provide a free replacement battery pack along with safe disposal instructions for the affected unit.
Operating Your Speaker Safely in the Meantime
You may continue using your Bose S1 Pro or S1 Pro+ system safely on mains AC power only, provided the affected battery pack has been removed from the unit. Do not attempt to charge, store, or transport recalled battery packs inside the speaker enclosure.
Trade, Hire & Reseller Notice
If you purchased these units or batteries from us for onward sale, contract hire, or permanent installation with end clients, you have a statutory duty under the UK General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) to notify downstream users. Please circulate this notice and the verification link to all affected customers immediately.
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