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Incident Report Details
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Report Summary

Fire Department reported that they responded to a car fire that started from a portable wireless speaker on a road. The battery vented and started the interior of the car on fire. [49 YO was not injured]

Product Details
  • Product Description: JBL Bluetooth Speaker
  • Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Harman International Industries, Incroporated
  • Brand Name: JBL FLIP 5 Bluetooth Speaker
  • Model Name or Number: FLIP 5
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  • Date Manufactured:
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  • Purchase Date:
  • Product Category: Electronics
  • Product Type: Audio & Radio
  • Product Code: Stereo or Hi-fi Components or Accessories (546)
Associated Recall
Incident Details
  • Incident Description: Responded to a car fire that started from a JBL FLIP 5 Speaker. Battery vented and stated interior of car on fire.
  • Incident Date: 6/4/2024
  • Incident Location: Street or Highway
Victims Involved
  • Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
  • My Relationship to the Victim: Unspecified
  • Sex: Unknown
  • Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 49 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 complies with all applicable regulatory and industry safety standards and requirements, including but not limited to, those related to the charging port. Additionally, the accompanying USB cables and connectors are made with HB-rated fire retardant materials. 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?:
  • Product was damaged before incident?:
  • Product was modified before incident?:
  • If yes to any, explanation:
  • Have you contacted the manufacturer?:
  • If Not, Do you plan to?:
  • Report Number: 20240604-A60D0-2147338823
  • Report Date: 6/4/2024
  • Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 6/10/2024
  • Report First Publication Date: 6/25/2024
  • Category of Submitter: Local Government Agency