Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 19099 · Apr 4, 2019 · Vivitar
60,000
units affected
60,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19099
- Date
- Apr 4, 2019
- Company
- Vivitar
- Units affected
- 60,000
- Product
- Hot/cold massage balls
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hot/cold massage balls?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard 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.