diff --git a/sound/usb/stream.c b/sound/usb/stream.c
index a50718fca613..166a88cccca9 100644
--- a/sound/usb/stream.c
+++ b/sound/usb/stream.c
@@ -502,7 +502,7 @@ int snd_usb_parse_audio_interface(struct snd_usb_audio *chip, int iface_no)
 	 * Dallas DS4201 workaround: It presents 5 altsettings, but the last
 	 * one misses syncpipe, and does not produce any sound.
 	 */
-	if (chip->usb_id == USB_ID(0x04fa, 0x4201))
+	if (chip->usb_id == USB_ID(0x04fa, 0x4201) && num >= 4)
 		num = 4;
 
 	for (i = 0; i < num; i++) {