OPSS Not provided Communication media equipment
Product Safety Report: Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones ATH-CKS50TW2 (2507-0028)
Published by Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS):
Reason for the recall
- The product requires a firmware update to patch potential vulnerabilities.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandAudio Technica
Batch number(s)numbers before 2526
Barcodenot stated
Product
Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones ATH-CKS50TW2 — Audio Technica
- Brand
- Audio Technica
- Name / model
- ATH-CKS50TW2BK, ATH-CKS50TW2GR
- Batch number(s)
- numbers before 2526
- Category
- Communication media equipment
- Country of origin
- Vietnam
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones ATH-CKS50TW2
- Hazard: The product requires a firmware update to patch potential vulnerabilities.
- Corrective action: The manufacturer is warning consumers of the risk and has contacted affected customers directly.
- Product information
- Type
- Communication and media equipment – Mobile Phone/Smartphone Accessories
- Brand
- Audio Technica
- Model
- ATH-CKS50TW2BK, ATH-CKS50TW2GR
- Barcodes
- 4961310162696, 4961310162719
- Affected batches
- Batch numbers before 2526
- Country of Origin
- Vietnam
- Product Description
- Wireless earbuds available in black and grey.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of non-compliance and psychological harm as a vulnerability has been identified in the Bluetooth System-on-Chip (SoC). This vulnerability could enable individuals in close proximity to the user to take control of the device.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- The manufacturer is warning consumers of the risk and has contacted affected customers directly. A firmware update has been released which will patch the vulnerability on the product. Affected customers have been instructed to use their app to update the product with this firmware.
- For further guidance on updating your product firmware, please visit: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/support/audio-solutions-question-of-the-week-how-do-i-update-the-firmware-on-my-headphones-with-the-audio-technica-connect-app
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2507-0028
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- The manufacturer is warning consumers of the risk and has contacted affected customers directly.
- Product information
- Type
- Communication and media equipment – Mobile Phone/Smartphone Accessories
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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