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

U.S. CPSCFireSold on AmazonApr 14, 2021
Recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case - front view
Recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case - front view
Recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case - rear view
Recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case - rear view
Location of Model Number on rear of recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case
Location of Model Number on rear of recalled Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones (Model ATH-CK3TW) charging case
Recalled Audio-Technica charging case, Model ATH-CK3TW
Recalled Audio-Technica charging case, Model ATH-CK3TW
Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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.

Replace

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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