Nielsen-Kellerman Recalls Microphones Due to Electric Shock, Burn Hazards
CPSC recall 13035. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The metal boom of the microphone can conduct electricity from an exposed speaker wire or connector and shock or burn the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the R2 Microphones and return them to NK for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 13035 has the recall date 13 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Nielsen-Kellerman. The recall has about 7,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Audio/Video Systems & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Nielsen-Kellerman has received reports of three incidents in which the users reported second-degree burns where the metal boom contacted their face. |
|---|---|
| Units | 7,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Microphone, About 7,500, Audio/Video Systems & Accessories |
| Sold at | Nielsen-Kellerman Co. online and authorized NK dealers worldwide for about $99. |
| Manufacturer | Nielsen-Kellerman Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 7,500Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Audio/Video Systems & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Nielsen-Kellerman
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13035The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13035. https://recallregister.com/product/1241-nielsen-kellerman-recalls-microphones-due-to-electric-shock-burn-hazar/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13035 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nielsen-Kellerman has received reports of three incidents in which the users reported second-degree burns where the metal boom contacted their face.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nielsen-Kellerman Co. online and authorized NK dealers worldwide for about $99.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13035?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13035?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 7,500