Apple recalls Beats Pill XL speakers over battery fire safety risks

Company asks customers to stop using speakers, promising refund after discovering that 'in rare cases' they may catch on fire

Apple has issued a voluntary recall of its Beats Pill XL speakers, after discovering that the device's battery can overheat and catch on fire.

While the company claims that this is "rare", it is nevertheless asking customers to stop using the speakers and return them, claiming a full refund of 215 in the UK, and $325 in the US.