CPSC2011-12-13
Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager)
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.
Sold at
BJ's Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011 for about $8.
Affected count
About 25,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received reports from five stores of the batteries in massagers leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Handheld Massage Pets
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Handheld-Massagers-Recalled-by-Fourstar-Group-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-from-Leaking-BatteriesDon't want to check this manually?
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