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

Active Recall Announced November 13, 2012 CPSC #13035

Quick answer

Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards is CPSC recall #13035, announced on November 13, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the r2 microphones and return them to nk for a free replacement.. Affected brand: Nielsen-Kellerman Co..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Microphone

Recalled brands

Nielsen-Kellerman Co.

Remedy

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

Recall date

November 13, 2012

Categories

Audio/Video Systems & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13035?

CPSC recall #13035 covers Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 13, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13035?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13035 is consumers should immediately stop using the r2 microphones and return them to nk for a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Nielsen-Kellerman-Recalls-Microphones-Due-to-Electric-Shock-Burn-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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