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Audio-Technica Charging Case for Wireless Headphones — fire & burns risk

UK OPSSLow riskFireBurnsFeb 26, 2021
Photo from the official notice: Audio-Technica Charging Case for Wireless Headphones — fire & burns risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The fault identified relates to a runaway issue. It has been reported that the charging case can heat to the point of melting, causing smoke to be produced and the case could then be at a risk of igniting. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users. Recall site: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-gb/recall

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Black charging case for wireless headphones. The lot number is printed on a sticker on the inside of the lid of the charging case. If the number on this sticker ends in ‘B’, the charging case is not in scope of the recall.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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