Campaign 16E-015

Seat covers may overheat causing the fabric to melt

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16E015000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 16E-015
MakeModelModel years
Auto XSHeated CAR Seat CushionYear not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.