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

Recalled April 14, 2021 · CPSC recall 21110 · Audio-Technica

Recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case - front viewRecalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case - rear viewLocation of Model Number on rear of recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging caseRecalled Audio-Technica charging case, Model ATH-CK3TW
Hazard
The portable charging cases can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 7,450
Incidents / injuries
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.

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Audio-Technica at 800-518-2520 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at audio-technica.com and click on "Recall" for more information.

Product
Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
Imported by
Audio-Technica U.S. Inc., of Stow, Ohio
Retailers
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.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →