Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
Recall 12707 · Dec 13, 2011 · Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop
25,500
units affected
25,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12707
- Date
- Dec 13, 2011
- Company
- Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop
- Units affected
- 25,500
- Product
- Handheld Massage Pets
- Product type
- Massagers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received reports from five stores of the batteries in massagers leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- BJ's Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled handheld massage pets?
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.
What is the hazard?
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.