  Kinetic traps are a notorious problem in equilibrium statistical mechanics,
where temperature quenches ultimately fail to bring the system to low energy
configurations. Using multifarious self-assembly as a model system, we
introduce a mechanism to escape kinetic traps by utilizing non-reciprocal
interactions between components. Introducing non-equilibrium effects offered by
broken action-reaction symmetry in the system, we can push the trajectory of
the system out of arrested dynamics. The dynamics of the model is studied using
tools from the physics of interfaces and defects. Our proposal can find
applications in self-assembly, glassy systems and systems with arrested
dynamics.
