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Apple has just issued a recall for its Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL wireless speaker. According to the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the battery may overheat, posing a fire hazard. There have been eight reported incidents of speakers overheating, including one case in which a consumer's finger was burned.
Apple bought Beats in spring 2014. About 222,000 of the speakers have been sold in the United States. In a statement published on its website, the Consumer Product Safety Commission statement recommends that "Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Apple for a $325 Apple Store credit or electronic payment. Apple will provide a postage paid box for consumers to send their Pill XL speaker to Apple."
—Terry Sullivan
We have changed our Rating of the Beats by Dr. Dre Pill XL wireless speaker to Don't Buy: Safety Risk. Since the Beats Pill XL has been recalled, it shouldn't be available for sale, but we advise that you not purchase one if you find it in a store or online.
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