XO FOUR Stealth Gaming Headsets Recalled By Turtle Beach Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold

Active Recall Announced October 20, 2015 CPSC #16010

Quick answer

XO FOUR Stealth Gaming Headsets Recalled By Turtle Beach Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold is CPSC recall #16010, announced on October 20, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2015 Ear Force XO FOUR Stealth gaming headsets. They are multi-use but marketed for use with Xbox One gaming systems. The headsets are black with green trim and have soft ear-cups, an audio controller and a removable microphone. They are packaged with an audio adapter. Recalled units have a 13-character alphanumeric serial number that includes C16 through C25 and do not have a green dot under the windscreen of the microphone. The serial number is printed on the inside of the headband of the headset and on the bottom flap of the box. The remedy is consumers should immediately place the recalled headset into a plastic bag with the original box and any components, tie or tape the bag closed, and contact turtle beach for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement gaming headset.. Affected brand: Turtle Beach Corporation.

Hazard

This recall involves 2015 Ear Force XO FOUR Stealth gaming headsets. They are multi-use but marketed for use with Xbox One gaming systems. The headsets are black with green trim and have soft ear-cups, an audio controller and a removable microphone. They are packaged with an audio adapter. Recalled units have a 13-character alphanumeric serial number that includes C16 through C25 and do not have a green dot under the windscreen of the microphone. The serial number is printed on the inside of the headband of the headset and on the bottom flap of the box.

Affected products

Ear Force® XO FOUR Stealth gaming headset

Recalled brands

Turtle Beach Corporation

Remedy

Consumers should immediately place the recalled headset into a plastic bag with the original box and any components, tie or tape the bag closed, and contact Turtle Beach for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement gaming headset.

Recall date

October 20, 2015

Categories

Audio and Radio

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16010?

CPSC recall #16010 covers XO FOUR Stealth Gaming Headsets Recalled By Turtle Beach Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 20, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves 2015 Ear Force XO FOUR Stealth gaming headsets. They are multi-use but marketed for use with Xbox One gaming systems. The headsets are black with green trim and have soft ear-cups, an audio controller and a removable microphone. They are packaged with an audio adapter. Recalled units have a 13-character alphanumeric serial number that includes C16 through C25 and do not have a green dot under the windscreen of the microphone. The serial number is printed on the inside of the headband of the headset and on the bottom flap of the box.

What is the remedy for recall #16010?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16010 is consumers should immediately place the recalled headset into a plastic bag with the original box and any components, tie or tape the bag closed, and contact turtle beach for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement gaming headset.. 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 XO FOUR Stealth Gaming Headsets Recalled By Turtle Beach Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold 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/2016/XO-FOUR-Stealth-Gaming-Headsets-Recalled-By-Turtle-Beach. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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