Generally good
No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months.
Bose is a United States audio company founded in 1964 and based in Framingham. The CPSC lists 3 Bose recalls, none in the last three years. Amazon ratings for its headphones and speakers are good but short of our top band.
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Very happy with my headphones. Well worth the money. Excellent active noise cancellation.
Purchased these when on sale with a grey market retailer six months ago, and they have genuinely improved the quality of my life. They're comfortable, the noise cancelling is impressive, and it lasts for more than a day with just a half-hour's charge. I will definitely buy another when I need one.
I have an item that is under warranty, instead of replacing it with a new item they want me to ship my item to them for repairs. I do not get a loaner while this is being done and no clue on how long it will take. The item was only $300.. so Bose is ok with losing a customer over a $300 item that’s under warranty.. any other place would just replace the item and be done with it..what is sad is I…
Owned a bose link soundlink max for a little while. It's just stopped charging, Apparently I have to pay $119 to get my $350 speaker to work again.
Bose recalls
- 2023
- 2023-06-29Bose Acoustimass, Lifestyle and Companion bass modules (produced before April 2006). The speaker's electrical components can fail, posing a fire hazard. CPSC notice
- 2019
- 2019-07-10Professional use flush and surface mount loudspeakers. The loudspeaker's mounting components can break causing the speakers to dislodge and fall from its installed location, posing an injury hazard. CPSC notice
Show 1 earlier recall (2012)
- 2012
- 2012-11-01Speakers. A component in the bass module can fail when used outside of the U.S. CPSC notice
Product-related lawsuits
No product liability or consumer fraud cases naming Bose found in federal court records.
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Who makes Bose
- Company
- Bose Corporation source
- Owner
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology source
- Country
- United States source
- Founded
- 1964 source
- Headquarters
- Framingham source
- Founders
- Amar Bose source
- Trademark (USPTO)
- Bose Corporation (DELAWARE, USA); first registered 1967 source
- Made in (recalled products)
- Mexico 2, China 1, Ireland 1, United States 1 (of 3 recalls listing a country)
- Same company as
- Skullcandy
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FAQ
Is Bose a good brand?
Generally good. No CPSC recalls in the last 36 months. Owner satisfaction on Amazon: Medium.
How many recalls has Bose had in the last 3 years?
0 recalls in the last 36 months, according to the CPSC.
Who owns Bose?
Bose is owned by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. USPTO lists Bose Corporation (Delaware, USA) as the owner of the Bose trademark.
Who makes Bose?
The Bose brand belongs to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. CPSC recall records show Bose products made in Mexico 2, China 1, Ireland 1, United States 1 (of 3 recalls listing a country).
Where is Bose from?
Bose is a company from United States, headquartered in Framingham.
Where is Bose based?
Framingham.
When was Bose founded?
1964.
Where are Bose products made?
Recalled Bose products listed by the CPSC were made in Mexico 2, China 1, Ireland 1, United States 1 (of 3 recalls listing a country).
Has Bose had product recalls?
Yes. The CPSC lists 3 recalls for Bose. The most recent, on 2023-06-29: Bose Recalls Acoustimass®, Lifestyle® and Companion™ Bass Modules Due to Fire Hazard.
Are Bose and Skullcandy the same company?
They share an owner: USPTO lists Bose Corporation as the trademark owner for both Bose and Skullcandy.