Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published April 14, 2021
Audio-Technica Charging Cases Fire Hazard: Stop Using Now
Audio-Technica recalls charging cases sold with Wireless Headphones Model ATH-CK3TW due to fire risk. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacement.
“Audio-Technica Charging Cases Fire Hazard: Stop Using Now.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2868-audio-technica-charging-cases-fire-hazard-stop-using-now. Based on CPSC recall #9038 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Audio-Technica-Recalls-Charging-Cases-Sold-with-Wireless-Headphones-Due-to-Fire-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 14, 2021, that Audio-Technica is recalling charging cases sold with wireless headphones due to a fire hazard. Consumers should immediately stop using the cases and contact Audio-Technica for a free replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the charging cases and contact Audio-Technica for instructions on returning the charging cases for a free replacement charging case. Audio-Technica will provide consumers with a prepaid return shipping label and will send consumers a replacement charging case upon receipt of the returned case.
The hazard
The portable charging cases can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received four reports of incidents of the charging cases overheating, all outside of the United States. These incidents resulted in damage to the charging cases and to the surfaces on which charging occurred. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Audio-Technica has had other recalls, including the Cambridge Audio Yoyo (M) Recall for fire hazard from battery overheating on September 3, 2026, and Belkin Power Banks & Charging Stands Recall for fire and burn hazards on November 13, 2025. Other recent recalls of similar products include HTRC and Haisito T400 Battery Chargers Recalled for Fire Risk of Serious Injury (April 2, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the rear of the charging case for the model number ATH-CK3TW. These cases were sold in black, blue, white, and red colors with plastic construction.
Brand
Audio-Technica
Product
Charging Cases Sold with Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones, Model ATH-CK3TW
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately stop using the charging cases as they pose a fire hazard.
Return for Replacement
Contact Audio-Technica for a prepaid return shipping label to send the charging case for a free replacement.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the charging cases and contact Audio-Technica for instructions on returning the charging cases for a free replacement charging case. Audio-Technica will provide consumers with a prepaid return shipping label and will send consumers a replacement charging case upon receipt of the returned case.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “American Musical Supply, Inmotion Entertainment Group, Micro Electronics, Music and Arts Center stores and other retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and audio-technica.com from December 2019 through February 2021 for between $100…”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Audio-Technica
We’ve drafted a message you can send Audio-Technica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9038 — Audio-Technica Charging Cases Fire Hazard: Stop Using Now
Hello,
I own a Audio-Technica Charging Cases Fire Hazard: Stop Using Now that is covered by recall 9038 from Audio-Technica.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the charging cases and contact Audio-Technica for instructions on returning the charging cases for a free replacement charging case. Audio-Technica will provide consumers with a prepaid return shipping label and will send consumers a replacement charging case upon receipt of the returned case.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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