XO FOUR Stealth Gaming Headsets Recalled By Turtle Beach Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
CPSC recall 16010. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Mold spores were found on the headsets, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 16010 has the recall date 20 Oct 2015. The notice names the firm Turtle Beach. The recall has about 59,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Mould or bacteria. CPSC gives the product type Audio and Radio.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Turtle Beach has received six reports of mold on the headsets. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 59,500 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Ear Force® XO FOUR Stealth gaming headset, About 59,500, Audio and Radio |
| Sold at | Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2015 to September 2015 for about $100. |
| Distributor | Turtle Beach Corporation |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Mould or bacteria
- Category: Audio and Radio
- CPSC recalls of 2015
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 59,500Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 0%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Audio and Radio
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Turtle Beach
- 1
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- CPSC recall notice 16010The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16010. https://recallregister.com/product/6543-xo-four-stealth-gaming-headsets-recalled-by-turtle-beach-due-to-risk-o/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16010 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Turtle Beach has received six reports of mold on the headsets. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Best Buy, GameStop, Target and Walmart nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2015 to September 2015 for about $100.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16010?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16010?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 59,500