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🧸 Product IE CY DK GR IS MT PT RO June 19, 2015

Beats — Beats Pill XL

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Beats — Beats Pill XL
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Fire
Category
Communication and media equipment

Hazard: The battery of the speaker can overheat and cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 4102 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A speaker called Beats Pill XL can overheat. The battery may get too hot and start a fire.

What's happening? Some of these speakers were sold in Europe. They do not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you own one in Ireland, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Portugal, or Romania, it could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask a store or a repair shop for help. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor if you feel unsafe.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Fire · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: The battery of the speaker can overheat and cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 19, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/166212

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What is this product recall alert about?
Beats — Beats Pill XL. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Fire · Category: Communication and media equipment · Hazard: The battery of the speaker can overheat and cause fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the R&TTE Directive. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Ireland, Cyprus, Denmark, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Portugal, and Romania.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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