Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported May 21, 2019
ION Audio Recalls Portable Speakers Due to Explosion Hazard
Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.
The recall
Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd., China issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an ex….
- Moderate
- severity level
- May 21, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19124 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #19124) was formally reported on May 21, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd., China is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 41,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Affected scope
About 41,000
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
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
Reason for recall
Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.
Remedy — what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 19124 |
| Date reported | May 21, 2019 |
| Date initiated | May 21, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd., China |
| Affected scope | About 41,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product 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. Recalled by Shenzhen Fenda Technology Co., Ltd., China. Units affected: About 41,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 21, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19124.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (19124) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported May 21, 2019.
- Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).