CPSC2015-10-20

XO FOUR Stealth Gaming Headsets Recalled By Turtle Beach Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

Turtle Beach Corporation, of San Diego, Calif.

Product photos

Ear Force® XO FOUR Stealth gaming headset

Ear Force® XO FOUR Stealth gaming headset marketed for use with Xbox One systems

Recalled units have a 13-character alphanumeric serial number that includes C16 through C25 and do not have a green dot under the windscreen of the microphone.

Hazard

Mold spores were found on the headsets, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately place the recalled headset into a plastic bag with the original box and any components, tie or tape the bag closed, and contact Turtle Beach for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement gaming headset.

Sold at

Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2015 to September 2015 for about $100.

Affected count

About 59,500

Injuries reported

Turtle Beach has received six reports of mold on the headsets. No injuries have been reported.

Manufactured in

China

Remedy type

Replace

Products

Ear Force® XO FOUR Stealth gaming headset

Consumer contact

Turtle Beach toll-free at 855-868-4832 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.turtlebeach.com and click on the recall link on the homepage for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/XO-FOUR-Stealth-Gaming-Headsets-Recalled-By-Turtle-Beach

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