CPSC2012-11-13
Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards
Nielsen-Kellerman Co., of Boothwyn, Penn.
Hazard
The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connector and shock or burn the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the R2 Microphones and return them to NK for a free replacement.
Sold at
Nielsen-Kellerman Co. online and authorized NK dealers worldwide for about $99.
Affected count
About 7,500
Injuries reported
Nielsen-Kellerman has received reports of three incidents in which the users reported second-degree burns where the metal boom contacted their face.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Microphone
Consumer contact
Nielsen-Kellerman, at (800) 784-4221, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday in the U.S. or (Country Code)-1-610-447-1555, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday outside the U.S.; or www.NKhome.com and click on Support, then choose Product Repairs or Product Registration for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Nielsen-Kellerman-Recalls-Microphones-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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