Recall 16E015000: Seats, Front Assembly, Seat Heater/cooler

NHTSA recall 16E015000 · announced February 26, 2016 · Auto Xs · 41,412 units affected

The problem

Walser Asia Pacific Ltd. (Walser) is recalling certain accessory Auto XS Heated Car Seat Cushions, model number 16478, manufactured June 30, 2015, to August 30, 2015, and sold exclusively through ALDI USA stores between December 20, 2015 and February 10. The seat covers may overheat causing the fabric to melt.

The risk

If the seat cover overheats melting the fabric, it can increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant or may result in a vehicle fire.

What to do

Walser does not know the contact information for the purchasers of the heated seat covers. Walser will work with the exclusive seller, ALDI USA to issue a joint press release instructing owners to return the affected seat covers back to ALDI for a refund. The recall began on February 11, 2016. Owners may contact Walser customer service at 1-800-222-0999.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.