NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E115
Manufacturer Lifeworks Technology Group, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 10,980
Heated Cushion or Blanket may Overheat and Melt
Overheated wiring may melt, increasing the risk of a fire and injury.
Summary
Lifeworks Technology Group, LLC (Lifeworks) is recalling certain Armor All 12V Heated Seat and Backrest cushions, part number AA-MJ-HE102B (UPC 81235015365), 12V Heated Blankets, part number AA-MJ-HE100BW (UPC 81235014113), and 2-in-1 Heated Gel/Memory Foam Cushions, part number AA-MJ-HE106B (UPC 81235015366), sold exclusively at Meijer stores. These heated accessories may overheat and melt when plugged into the 12V lighter socket or USB port.
Remedy
Lifeworks has notified owners, informing them to return the product to the retail store to obtain a full refund, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2019. Owners may contact Lifeworks customer service at 1-844-582-6840.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
SAFETY RECALL
Lifeworks Technology Group has identified that some of its 12V heated seat cushions, USB powered heated seat cushions and 12V heated blankets may pose a fire or burn risk. Lifeworks has decided to conduct a voluntary recall of the products listed below.
For your safety, please immediately stop using these products and return them for a full refund.
These products were sold under the Armor All brand name and are operated by plugging the cushion or blanket into a vehicle’s 12V cigarette lighter socket.
Lifeworks will provide consumers with a full refund of the price of the product(s) purchased. At your earliest convenience, please return the product to your nearest Meijer store for a full refund.
| Armor All 12V Heated Seat and Backrest Cushion (Black) | UPC – 81235015365 |
| Armor All 2 in 1 Heated Gel/Memory Foam Cushion (Black) | UPC – 81235015366 |
| Armor All 12V Heated Blanket (Black/White Buffalo Plaid) | UPC – 81235014113 |
The safety of our customers is our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may have caused.
If you have any questions about the information above, please contact Lifeworks at (844) 582-6840.
530 7TH Avenue, 21st Floor. New York, NY 10018 ~Tel: 212.221.1863 ~ Fax: 212.869.0894
www.golifeworks.com
Post Until 4-11-2019
Miscellaneous Document
Recall Acknowledgement
February 6, 2019
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