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Outdoor & Sports/Sports Equipment

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

Agency Publication Date: November 13, 2012
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Summary

Nielsen-Kellerman is recalling approximately 7,500 NK R2 microphones used by rowing boat navigators (coxswains). These microphones, manufactured before September 1, 2012, have a metal boom that can conduct electricity from speaker wires or connectors directly to the user's face. Nielsen-Kellerman has received three reports of users suffering second-degree burns where the metal boom touched their skin. Consumers should immediately stop using these microphones and return them to the manufacturer for a free replacement.

Risk

The exposed metal microphone boom can act as a conductor for electricity if it comes into contact with live speaker wires or connectors, causing electric shocks or burns to the user's face during use.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the NK R2 microphones manufactured before September 1, 2012.
  2. Check your microphone to see if it is affected: recalled units have a black metal microphone boom that is NOT covered by rubber and do NOT have a yellow warning tag on the cable.
  3. Verify the branding by looking for the 'NK' logo on the blue headband.
  4. Contact Nielsen-Kellerman to return the recalled microphone for a free replacement by calling (800) 784-4221 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or visit www.NKhome.com and click on 'Support' then 'Product Repairs'.
  5. If you are calling from outside the U.S., contact the manufacturer at +1-610-447-1555 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the R2 Microphones and return them to NK for a free replacement.

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.

Affected Products

Product: NK R2 Microphone
Model:
R2
Date Ranges: Manufactured before September 1, 2012

Product Images

The recalled NK R2 microphone is used with an NK Cox Box 08 or an NK Cox Box Mini

The recalled NK R2 microphone is used with an NK Cox Box 08 or an NK Cox Box Mini

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13035
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Nielsen-Kellerman Co., of Boothwyn, Penn.
Sold By: Nielsen-Kellerman Co. online and authorized NK dealers worldwide for about $99.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 7,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
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.
Agency Last Updated: January 20, 2015

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