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

Recall 22-217 · September 8, 2022 · Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio

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

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
22-217 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 8, 2022
Brand
Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Children's HearMuffs sound compression ear muffs
Hazard
Burn and Injury Hazards from Rupturing Alkaline Batteries
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 31,150
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
September 8, 2022

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Children's HearMuffs sound compression ear muffs · About 31,150 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Sam's Club, Kroger and other stores nationwide and online at www.samsclub.com and www.kroger.com from January 2018 through December 2021 for between $30 and $40.; Hearing Lab Technology LLC/Lucid Audio LLC, of Fort Worth, Texas.

Injuries or incidents reported

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

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Children's HearMuffs sound compression ear muffs (About 31,150 units). This recall involves four models of powered HearMuffs, sound protection active sound compression ear muffs designed for children, which use AAA alkaline batteries.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn and Injury Hazards from Rupturing Alkaline Batteries.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 8, 2022. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.