Safety Recall NHTSA · 18E115000 Reported December 13, 2018

Heated cushion or blanket may overheat and melt

Lifeworks Technology Group, Llc · Electrical System · 10,980 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18E115000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
10,980
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 13, 2018
Completion Rate
76.15

Defect Summary

Lifeworks technology group, llc (lifeworks) is recalling certain armor all 12v heated seat and backrest cushions, part number aa-mj-he102b (upc 81235015365), 12v heated blankets, part number aa-mj-he100bw (upc 81235014113), and 2-in-1 heated gel/memory foam cushions, part number aa-mj-he106b (upc 81235015366), sold exclusively at meijer stores. these heated accessories may overheat and melt when plugged into the 12v lighter socket or usb port.

Safety Consequence

Overheated wiring may melt, increasing the risk of a fire and injury.

Corrective Action

Lifeworks has notified owners, informing them to return the product to the retail store to obtain a full refund, free of charge. the recall began january 11, 2019. owners may contact lifeworks customer service at 1-844-582-6840.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lifeworks Technology Group, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18E115000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18E115000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18E115000?

NHTSA recall 18E115000 was issued by Lifeworks Technology Group, Llc on December 13, 2018. It addresses: Heated cushion or blanket may overheat and melt. The recall affects approximately 10,980 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lifeworks Technology Group, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18E115000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.