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Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards

Name: Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards
Brand: Nielsen-Kellerman Co., of Boothwyn, Penn.
SKU: CPSC-13035
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 13, 2012Recall ID: 13035Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connector and shock or burn the user.

Product Description & Identification

This recall includes NK R2 microphones manufactured before September 1, 2012. The recalled product is a microphone designed to be used by the navigator (coxswain) of rowed racing boats to direct the rowers. It is made of a rubber U-shaped base attached to a blue headband. A black metal microphone boom is attached to one end of the U and a cable with a flat, rubber-covered connector is attached to the other end. The microphones are used with the Cox Box and Cox Box Mini voice amplifiers. The NK logo appears on the headband. Recalled microphones have metal booms that are not covered by rubber and do not have a yellow warning tag on the cable.

Affected Products

Microphone

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Nielsen-Kellerman-Recalls-Microphones-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Burn-Hazards
Title	Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.131869.13035%2520Large%2520%28NK%2520R2%2520Microphone%29.jpg
Images › Caption	The recalled NK R2 microphone is used with an NK Cox Box 08 or an NK Cox Box Mini
Hazards › Name	The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connector and shock or burn the user.
Injuries › Name	Nielsen-Kellerman has received reports of three incidents in which the users reported second-degree burns where the metal boom contacted their face.
Products › Name	Microphone
Products › Type	Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
Products › Category I D	1826
Products › Number Of Units	About 7,500
Recall I D	1241
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the R2 Microphones and return them to NK for a free replacement.
Retailers › Name	Nielsen-Kellerman Co. online and authorized NK dealers worldwide for about $99.
Recall Date	2012-11-13T00:00:00
Description	This recall includes NK R2 microphones manufactured before September 1, 2012. The recalled product is a microphone designed to be used by the navigator (coxswain) of rowed racing boats to direct the rowers. It is made of a rubber U-shaped base attached to a blue headband. A black metal microphone boom is attached to one end of the U and a cable with a flat, rubber-covered connector is attached to the other end. The microphones are used with the Cox Box and Cox Box Mini voice amplifiers. The NK logo appears on the headband. Recalled microphones have metal booms that are not covered by rubber and do not have a yellow warning tag on the cable.
Recall Number	13035
Manufacturers › Name	Nielsen-Kellerman Co., of Boothwyn, Penn.
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Consumer Contact	Nielsen-Kellerman, at (800) 784-4221, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday in the U.S. or (Country Code)-1-610-447-1555, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday outside the U.S.; or www.NKhome.com and click on Support, then choose Product Repairs or Product Registration for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-20T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmNielsen-Kellerman Co., of Boothwyn, Penn.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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