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Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 21-110 · April 14, 2021 · Audio-Technica

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

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.