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Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker presenting a serious risk of fire.
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Check your product
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5 identifiers listed for this notice.
A portable rechargeable Bluetooth loudspeaker powered by an internal lithium-ion battery pack, in dark grey, light grey and blue colours.
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Yoyo (M)
Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2)
- Barcode
- 5055300413062
- 5055300413055
- 5055300413406
- Model
- Barcode Reference
What to do now
Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- Contact Cambridge Audio or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2608-0060). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker presenting a serious risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery may overheat during use and enter thermal runaway. This may result in smoke, fire and ejection of battery material.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Cambridge Audio.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by Cambridge Audio. Affected consumers will be contacted directly with instructions. We recommend that owners of affected products stop using them immediately.
For further information, access the Cambridge Audio webpage at: YOYO (M) Battery Safety Recall Information - Cambridge Audio International
The Cambridge Audio Support Hub can be accessed at: Support Hub .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2608-0060
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A portable rechargeable Bluetooth loudspeaker powered by an internal lithium-ion battery pack, in dark grey, light grey and blue colours.
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Questions
Why has Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker been recalled?
Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Portable Bluetooth Speaker has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
