United KingdomAudio‑Technica Wireless Headphones ATH‑CKS50TW2 (models ATH-CKS50TW2BK and ATH-CKS50TW2GR; barcodes 4961310162696, 4961310162719), black or grey wireless earbuds from batches before 2526, are affected. A firmware vulnerability in the Bluetooth System-on-Chip could allow nearby individuals to take control of the device and means the product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The manufacturer has contacted affected customers and released a firmware update; affected customers have been instructed to use the Audio‑Technica app to update the product (support: 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).
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones ATH-CKS50TW2 presenting a risk of firmware vulnerabilities.
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.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2507-0028
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The 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.
What to do
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
The official notice
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