CPSC2021-04-14
Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard
Audio-Technica U.S. Inc., of Stow, Ohio
Hazard
The portable charging cases can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the charging cases and contact Audio-Technica for instructions on returning the charging cases for a free replacement charging case. Audio-Technica will provide consumers with a prepaid return shipping label and will send consumers a replacement charging case upon receipt of the returned case.
Sold at
American Musical Supply, Inmotion Entertainment Group, Micro Electronics, Music and Arts Center stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and audio-technica.com from December 2019 through February 2021 for between $100 and $120.
Affected count
About 7,450
Injuries reported
The firm has received four reports of incidents of the charging cases overheating, all outside of the United States. These incidents resulted in damage to the charging cases and to the surfaces on which charging occurred. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
Consumer contact
Audio-Technica at 800-518-2520 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@atus.com or online at audio-technica.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Audio-Technica-Recalls-Charging-Cases-Sold-with-Wireless-Headphones-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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