Audio-Technica Recalls Wireless Headphone Charging Cases Due to Fire Hazard
Audio-Technica is recalling charging cases for ATH-CK3TW wireless headphones because they can overheat and pose a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage (overheating incidents) but no reported injuries, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Audio-Technica U.S. Inc. is recalling charging cases sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW. The recall involves approximately 7,450 units sold in black, blue, white, and red colors. The model number is printed on the rear of the charging case.
The charging cases can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company has received four reports of incidents where the cases overheated, all occurring outside of the United States. These incidents resulted in damage to the charging cases and the surfaces on which they were charging. No injuries have been reported.
The charging cases were sold from December 2019 through February 2021 for between $100 and $120. They were available at retailers including American Musical Supply, Inmotion Entertainment Group, Micro Electronics, Music and Arts Center stores, and online at Amazon.com and audio-technica.com. Consumers should immediately stop using the charging cases and contact Audio-Technica for instructions on returning them for a free replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
- Manufacturer
- Audio-Technica U.S. Inc., of Stow, Ohio
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 7,450
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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