Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards
Recall 13035 · Nov 13, 2012 · Nielsen-Kellerman
7,500
units affected
7,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13035
- Date
- Nov 13, 2012
- Company
- Nielsen-Kellerman
- Units affected
- 7,500
- Product
- Microphone
- Product type
- Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connector and shock or burn the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the R2 Microphones and return them to NK for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nielsen-Kellerman has received reports of three incidents in which the users reported second-degree burns where the metal boom contacted their face.
- Sold at
- Nielsen-Kellerman Co. online and authorized NK dealers worldwide for about $99.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled microphone?
Consumers should immediately stop using the R2 Microphones and return them to NK for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connector and shock or burn the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.