CPSC recall · Reported September 8, 2022
Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio Recalls Children's HearMuffs Due to Burn and Injury Hazards from Rupturing Alkaline Batteries
The AAA alkaline batteries included in the recalled HearMuffs can rupture, posing hearing, projectile and/or burn injury.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves four models of powered HearMuffs, sound protection active sound comp….
Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio Recalls Children's HearMuffs Due to Burn and Injury Ha… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in September 8, 2022. Reason: The AAA alkaline batteries included in the recalled HearMuffs can rupture, posing hearing, projectile and/or …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled HearMuffs and contact Hearing Lab Te…. Verify recall #22217 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The AAA alkaline batteries included in the recalled HearMuffs can rupture, posing hearing, projectile and/or ….
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- September 8, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22217 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The AAA alkaline batteries included in the recalled HearMuffs can rupture, posing hearing, projectile and/or burn injury.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22217 |
| Date reported | September 8, 2022 |
| Date initiated | September 8, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 31,150 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled HearMuffs and contact Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio to receive two new …
- Check the recall number (22217) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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