Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-04-04). Hazards: burn, explosion. About 60,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19099 |
| Published | 2019-04-04 |
| Last updated | 2019-04-04 |
| Products | Hot/cold massage balls |
| Firm named in the title | Vivitar |
| Firms | Sakar International dba Vivitar, of Edison, N.J. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 60,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00681066182475, 00681066305645, 00681066474037 |
| Hazard classes | burn, explosion |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5. |
Description
This recall involves Vivitar Hot/Cold Massage Balls. The massage balls are teal, light pink or lavender and come in a package of two balls - one smooth ball and one with raised bumps. The name "Vivitar," model number, date code, and UPC can be found on the bottom of the product packaging. The date code can also be found on the smooth ball. Model Number Date Code UPC F19-MB-TL MID# 1940918 681066474037 F19-MB-LP MID# 1940918 681066305645 F19-MB-LV MID# 1940918 681066182475
Hazard
The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body.
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