Recalls / 2022-09-08

Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio Recalls Children's HearMuffs Due to Burn and Injury Hazards from Rupturing Alkaline Batteries

22217 · Recalled 2022-09-08 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves four models of powered HearMuffs, sound protection active sound compression ear muffs designed for children, which use AAA alkaline batteries. Models included in the recall are LA-infant-AM-WH, LA-infant-ASM-WH, LA-infant-ASM-WHPlus, and LA-kids-AM-WH which is printed on the original packaging. The recalled HearMuffs were sold in multiple colors and have a multi-mode power button to switch from Off, Active or Soothe Mode. HearMuff is printed in blue lettering on the recalled ear muffs. Only powered HearMuffs which use two AAA Alkaline batteries are included in this recall.

Hazards

The AAA alkaline batteries included in the recalled HearMuffs can rupture, posing hearing, projectile and/or burn injury.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 19 reports of rupturing batteries. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled HearMuffs and contact Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio to receive two new replacement AAA batteries free of charge.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's HearMuffs sound compression ear muffs		About 31,150

Parties

Importer: Hearing Lab Technology LLC/Lucid Audio LLC, of Fort Worth, Texas
Made in: China
Sold at: Sam's Club, Kroger, other, online at www.samsclub.com, www.kroger.com, $40.

Consumer contact

Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio toll-free at 833-408-0479 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at https://www.recallrtr.com/hearmuffs or at www.lucidaudio.com then click on "Recall" at the top of the page for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 22217. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.