CPSC2012-11-13

Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards

Nielsen-Kellerman Co., of Boothwyn, Penn.

Product photos

The recalled NK R2 microphone is used with an NK Cox Box 08 or an NK Cox Box Mini

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-Hazards

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