Apple Recalls Beats Pill XL Wireless Speakers

Apple has recalled the Beats Pill XL wireless speakers due to the batteries overheating and creating a fire hazard, according to Apple’s website. Owners are asked to return their speakers to receive a $325 refund from Apple.

“Customer safety is always a top priority at both Apple and Beats, and we have voluntarily decided to recall this product.” - Apple website.

About 222,000 speakers will be recalled in the U.S while 11,000 will be recalled in Canada, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said.

The speaker were sold at Apple Retail Stores and major retail stores nationwide and online at Apple.com and Beatsbydre.com from January 2014 through June 2015 for about $300.

Returns will be processed online so the company asks that the speaker not be returned to stores.

source: Consumer Product Safety Commision