Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-12-13). Hazards: burn. About 25,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12707 |
| Published | 2011-12-13 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-19 |
| Product category | Massagers |
| Products | Handheld Massage Pets |
| Firm named in the title | Fourstar Group |
| Firms | Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager) (manufacturer); Dongguan City Liwang Battery Co., Ltd., of China (battery) (manufacturer); Fourstar Group USA Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 25,500 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00049696604536, 00049696604543 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | BJ's Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011 for about $8. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received reports from five stores of the batteries in massagers leaking. No injuries have been reported.
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