Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-110 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- April 14, 2021
- Brand
- Audio-Technica
- Category
- Power banks, chargers and batteries
- Products
- Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
- Hazard
- Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burn
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 7,450
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 14, 2021
What was recalled
This recall involves the charging cases sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW. The charging cases are made of plastic and were sold in black, blue, white and red colors. All colors of the charging cases will be replaced. The model number is printed on the rear of the charging case.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW · About 7,450 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Audio-Technica U.S. Inc., of Stow, Ohio.
Injuries or incidents 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.
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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW (About 7,450 units). This recall involves the charging cases sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 14, 2021. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.