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Product recall · CPSCDecember 13, 2011Serious
Handheld Massagers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product. The firm advises consumers not to touch the batteries or open the battery compartment.
Who to contact: For more information, contact Fourstar Group at (866) 290-6191 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.fsgrecall.com/massagepets.html
The product
This recall involves ladybug and bee-shaped "Massage Pet" handheld massagers. The ladybugs are red and black and the bees are yellow and black. The massagers measure 3 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide and were sold with two Kendal brand AA batteries. "Massage Pets" and "Dating code 1210A" are printed on the massager's hangtag along with UPC 0 49696 60453 6 for the ladybug and UPC 0 49696 60454 3 for the bee.
Details
- Units affected
- About 25,500
- Recall date
- December 13, 2011
- Brand
- Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager), Dongguan City Liwang Battery Co., Ltd., of China (battery), Fourstar Group USA Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received reports from five stores of the batteries in massagers leaking. No injuries have been reported.
BJ's Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011 for about $8.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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