Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
CPSC recall 12707 · announced December 13, 2011 · Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop · 25,500 units affected
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.
The hazard
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
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. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.