ION Audio Recalls Portable Speakers Due to Explosion Hazard
Recalled 2019-05-21. Lithium battery hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 41,000Units
2019-05-21Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Sport Express, Cornerstone, Cornerstone Glow, and Keystone ION Audio portable speakers. The Sport Express speaker is black in color and has two knobs on the front with a neon blue lit clock. It is about 9 inches wide and 9 inches tall. The Cornerstone and Cornerstone Glow speakers are triangular in shape, have a white outer casing, and are 14 inches wide and 10 inches tall. The Keystone speaker is square with a white casing and gray center. It is about 8 inches wide and 9 inches tall. The UPC number is located on the bottom of the speakers. Model Name UPC Number Cornerstone/Cornerstone Glow 812715018078 812715018528 812715019976 812715019969 Keystone 812715018139 Sport Express 812715010911
- The hazard
- Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.
- Injuries
- Ion Audio has received five reports of speakers exploding including four incidents resulting in property damage to the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable speakers and contact ION Audio for a refund in the form of an ION Audio gift card.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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