If you own a Bose S1 Pro or S1 Pro+ portable PA speaker, it’s worth checking your battery pack right now. Bose and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the Bose S1 Pro battery recall on Thursday, covering roughly 635,000 lithium-ion packs in the United States and another 35,400 in Canada, after reports that some units can overheat and catch fire.
What’s Actually Being Recalled
The recall targets the removable battery packs sold with the S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ speakers, not the speakers themselves. These batteries let the PA speakers run untethered from AC power, which is a big part of their appeal for gigs, parties and outdoor events. Bose has received seven reports of batteries melting, smoking or catching fire, including six incidents that caused property damage. No injuries have been reported so far, but the company is treating the issue seriously enough to pull nearly 670,000 units from circulation across both countries.
Which Units Are Affected
Not every S1 Pro or S1 Pro+ battery pack is part of this recall, so it’s worth checking before assuming the worst. The affected packs were sold between December 2017 and July 2026 through Bose, Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and other retailers, either bundled with the roughly $700 speakers or sold separately for $100 to $160.
To find out if your unit is affected, remove the battery pack and locate its 17-digit serial number. If it starts with one of the following prefixes, it’s part of the recall:
- 083723
- 078352
- 084105
- 078591
- 078592
- 084106
- 086409
What to Do If Your Battery Is Affected
Stop using the battery pack immediately if its serial number matches one of those prefixes. Bose is offering free replacements through its recall page, and the company has also published detailed instructions for checking and removing the battery safely. While you wait for a replacement to arrive, you can still use your S1 Pro or S1 Pro+ speaker by plugging it into AC power instead of relying on the battery.
Disposal matters here too. Lithium-ion batteries shouldn’t go in the regular trash, especially ones flagged for overheating risk. Check with your local household hazardous waste center for safe disposal instructions rather than tossing the pack out with everyday garbage.
Why This Matters for Buyers
The S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ are popular choices for musicians, DJs and event hosts who need a speaker with a built-in mixer, Bluetooth streaming and the flexibility to run on battery power away from an outlet. The S1 Pro+ also supports an optional wireless mic and instrument transmitter sold separately for $159. A recall covering nearly 670,000 units across two countries is a sizable one, and it’s a reminder that even established audio brands can run into battery safety issues years after a product first ships, since the affected units span purchases made as far back as 2017.
The Bottom Line
If you own a Bose S1 Pro or S1 Pro+, take a few minutes to check your battery pack’s serial number against the recalled prefixes. It’s a quick check that could prevent a genuine fire hazard, and Bose’s replacement process means you won’t be stuck without a working speaker in the meantime since AC power remains an option.
Source: Engadget
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