Hearing Lab Technologies / Lucid Audio HearMuffs Safety Recall

Hearing Lab Technologies / Lucid Audio, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is conducting a voluntary recall involving four models of powered HearMuffs, sound protection active sound compression ear muffs designed for children, which use 2 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.

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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.

It has been determined the Vinnic brand AAA alkaline batteries included in the HearMuffs can rupture, posing hearing, projectile and/or burn injury. The HearMuffs were sold at Sam’s Club, Kroger and other stores nationwide and online from January 2018 through December 2021

Please note that only the HearMuffs powered by two disposable AAA alkaline batteries are affected. Non-Powered models and models that are rechargeable are not affected.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled HearMuffs.

Upon completion of a valid registration, Hearing Lab Technologies will ship you two AAA alkaline replacement batteries at no cost.

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If you have more than one HearMuffs product, we ask that you submit a separate registration for each unit

HearMuffs that do not use batteries are not affected by this recall. No further action is required.

HearMuffs that are rechargeable are not affected by this recall. No further action is required.

Please enter the serial number of your HearMuffs

The serial number can be found on a sticker inside the band of the HearMuffs.

Your unit is affected.

Please immediately remove any Vinnic brand batteries from your HearMuffs and dispose of them in accordance with your local ordinances regarding alkaline battery disposal.

Upon completion of a valid registration, Hearing Lab Technologies will ship you two AAA alkaline replacement batteries at no cost.

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