Armor All recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Overheated wiring may melt, increasing the risk of a fire and injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Armor All Heat Gel/Mem Foam Cushion
- Armor All Heat Seat/Backrest
- Armor All Heated Blanket
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E115000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Lifeworks Technology Group, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 13, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jan 11, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,980
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 19, 2018 to Aug 2, 2018
- Part
- Equipment › Electrical; Electrical system › Wiring
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.