2025.11.07 Safety Report: Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones ATH-CKS50TW2

07 November 2025

The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product
Audio-Technica Wireless Headphones ATH-CKS50TW2

Type
Communication and media equipment - Mobile Phone/Smartphone Accessories

Brand
Audio Technica

Country of origin
Vietnam

Product description
Wireless earbuds available in black and grey.

Model
ATH-CKS50TW2BK, ATH-CKS50TW2GR

Barcodes
4961310162696, 4961310162719

Affected batches
Batch numbers before 2526

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 the Audio-Technica website.

Full notice

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