Children’s HearMuffs sound compression ear muffs
CPSC Recall #22-217 — September 8, 2022
Product
Children’s HearMuffs sound compression ear muffs
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.
Hazard
The AAA alkaline batteries included in the recalled HearMuffs can rupture, posing hearing, projectile and/or burn injury.
Incidents / 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.
Units Affected
About 31,150
Sold At
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.
Importer
Hearing Lab Technology LLC/Lucid Audio LLC, of Fort Worth, Texas
Manufactured In
China