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Electronics & Technology/Audio & Entertainment

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

Agency Publication Date: April 14, 2021
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Summary

Audio-Technica is recalling approximately 7,450 charging cases sold with ATH-CK3TW wireless headphones because the plastic cases can overheat, posing a fire hazard. There have been four reports of the cases overheating outside of the United States, which caused damage to the cases and the surfaces where they were being charged. These headphones were sold in black, blue, white, and red between December 2019 and February 2021 at retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Consumers should stop using the cases and contact Audio-Technica for a free replacement.

Risk

The charging cases can malfunction and overheat during the charging process, creating a risk of fire and property damage to surrounding surfaces. While four incidents of overheating and surface damage have been reported internationally, no injuries have occurred to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the rear of your headphone charging case for the model number 'ATH-CK3TW' to confirm if it is part of this recall.
  2. Immediately stop using and stop charging the affected wireless headphone charging cases.
  3. Contact Audio-Technica at 800-518-2520 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@atus.com, or visit audio-technica.com and click on 'Recall' for instructions on returning your case.
  4. Use the prepaid return shipping label provided by Audio-Technica to return your recalled case; the company will send you a free replacement once they receive the old one.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

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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.

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.

Affected Products

Product: Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
Model:
ATH-CK3TW
Date Ranges: December 2019 - February 2021

Product Images

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

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21110
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 7,450
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Audio-Technica U.S. Inc., of Stow, Ohio
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.
Agency Last Updated: April 14, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response