The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16E015000·Announced 2016-02-26

Walser Recalls Auto XS Heated Car Seat Cushions for Overheating Risk

Walser is recalling Auto XS Heated Car Seat Cushions sold at ALDI because they may overheat and melt, posing a risk of injury or vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of personal injury and vehicle fire due to overheating, but the source text does not report any actual injuries, deaths, or fires, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Walser Asia Pacific Ltd. is recalling certain Auto XS Heated Car Seat Cushions, model number 16478. These units were manufactured between June 30, 2015, and August 30, 2015, and sold exclusively through ALDI USA stores between December 20, 2015, and February 10, 2016. The recall affects 41,412 units.

The seat covers may overheat, causing the fabric to melt. If the fabric melts, it can increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant or may result in a vehicle fire.

Walser does not have the contact information for the purchasers. The company will work with ALDI USA to issue a joint press release instructing owners to return the affected seat covers to ALDI for a refund. The recall began on February 11, 2016. Owners may also contact Walser customer service at 1-800-222-0999 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Walser Asia Pacific Ltd.
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
41,412

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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