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

Name: Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: Audio-Technica
SKU: CPSC-21110
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 14, 2021Recall ID: 21110Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The portable charging cases can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Audio-Technica-Recalls-Charging-Cases-Sold-with-Wireless-Headphones-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Title	Audio-Technica Recalls Charging Cases Sold with Wireless Headphones Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture1_11.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case - front view
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_10.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case - rear view
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture3_6.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Location of Model Number on rear of recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture4_3.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled Audio-Technica charging case, Model ATH-CK3TW
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture5_1.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
Hazards › Name	The portable charging cases can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	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.
Products › Name	Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
Products › Number Of Units	About 7,450
Recall I D	9038
Remedies › Name	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.
Importers › Name	Audio-Technica U.S. Inc., of Stow, Ohio
Retailers › Name	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.
Recall Date	2021-04-14T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	21110
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
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.
Last Publish Date	2021-04-14T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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