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64 YOM Consumer reports that his portable wireless speaker exploded and caught fire at a public property/office. He put the fire out with a fire extinguisher. The explosion and fire caused damage to furniture and other items near the fire. No Injuries Reported.

Product Details

Product Description: JBL Charge 3. color is orange. serial number is GG0303-JH0190296
Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Harman International Industries, Incroporated
Brand Name: JBL by Harman Lifestyle Division
Model Name or Number: Charge 3
Serial Number: GG0303-JH019296
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Date Manufactured:
Retailer: Target store Decatur Illinois
Retailer State:
Purchase Date: 12/31/2016
Product Category: Electronics
Product Type: Audio & Radio
Product Code: Stereo or Hi-fi Components or Accessories (546)

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Incident Details

Incident Description: My JBL Charge 3 bluetooth speaker exploded and caught fire. I had to put the fire out with a fire extinguisher to keep it from spreading. The explosion and fire caused damage to furniture and other items near the fire.
Incident Date: 1/19/2024
Incident Location: Other Public Property/Office

Victims Involved

Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
My Relationship to the Victim: Self
Sex: Male
Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 64 years

Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler

Harman International Industries, Incroporated: Harman International Industries, Incorporated appreciates receiving notification of this 6A report and the opportunity to provide a response to the Commission. Harman notes that the referenced product has passed robust quality control and safety testing and complies with all applicable industry standards. The Product contains multiple protective features and systems on both the main board and battery pack, including, but not limited to, over charge current protection, charge temperature protection, and charge timeout protection. Additionally, Harman uses V-0 rated fire retardant materials in connection with the Product. Harman does not believe that the product in question contains a defect which could pose a substantial product hazard or creates an unreasonable risk of injury.

Additional Details

Submitter has product?: Yes
Product was damaged before incident?: No
Product was modified before incident?:
If yes to any, explanation:
Have you contacted the manufacturer?: Yes
If Not, Do you plan to?:

Report Number: 20240229-B4C6A-2147340706
Report Date: 2/29/2024
Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 3/5/2024
Report First Publication Date: 3/19/2024
Category of Submitter: Consumer