The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E115000·Announced 2018-12-13

Lifeworks Recalls Heated Seat Cushions and Blankets Due to Fire Risk

Lifeworks is recalling specific Armor All heated seat cushions and blankets sold at Meijer because they may overheat and melt, posing a fire and injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a significant injury and property-damage risk due to the potential for fire and melting wiring, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or high-risk hazards.

Plain-English summary

Lifeworks Technology Group, LLC is recalling certain Armor All 12V Heated Seat and Backrest cushions, 12V Heated Blankets, and 2-in-1 Heated Gel/Memory Foam Cushions. These products were sold exclusively at Meijer stores. The recall covers part numbers AA-MJ-HE102B, AA-MJ-HE100BW, and AA-MJ-HE106B.

The recalled heated accessories may overheat and melt when plugged into a 12V lighter socket or USB port. This overheating of the wiring increases the risk of a fire and injury.

Owners are advised to return the product to the retail store to obtain a full refund, free of charge. The recall began on January 11, 2019. Owners may also contact Lifeworks customer service at 1-844-582-6840 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL recall
Manufacturer
Lifeworks Technology Group, LLC
Category
Consumer Product — Automotive Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
10,980

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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