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Product recall · CPSCNovember 13, 2012Serious
Nielsen-Kellerman Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connector and shock or burn the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the R2 Microphones and return them to NK for a free replacement.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall includes NK R2 microphones manufactured before September 1, 2012. The recalled product is a microphone designed to be used by the navigator (coxswain) of rowed racing boats to direct the rowers. It is made of a rubber U-shaped base attached to a blue headband. A black metal microphone boom is attached to one end of the U and a cable with a flat, rubber-covered connector is attached to the other end. The microphones are used with the Cox Box and Cox Box Mini voice amplifiers. The NK logo appears on the headband. Recalled microphones have metal booms that are not covered by rubber and do not have a yellow warning tag on the cable.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,500
- Recall date
- November 13, 2012
- Brand
- Nielsen-Kellerman Co., of Boothwyn, Penn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Nielsen-Kellerman has received reports of three incidents in which the users reported second-degree burns where the metal boom contacted their face.
Nielsen-Kellerman Co. online and authorized NK dealers worldwide for about $99.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards”
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