CPSC2017-05-02
HoMedics Recalls Massagers Due to Electric Shock and Burn Hazards
HoMedics USA LLC, of Commerce Township, Mich.
Hazard
The cord can break near the base of the massager and expose the wires, posing an electric shock and burn hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and contact HoMedics for instructions on removing the cord and to receive a refund in the form of a credit for any replacement product from the firm.
Sold at
Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy's, Rite-Aid, Walmart and other stores nationwide and HSN from August 2013 through February 2017 for between about $30 and $50.
Affected count
About 400,000
Injuries reported
HoMedics has received 140 reports of exposed wires, sparks, smoking and some shooting flames coming from the massagers. There have been 15 reports of burn injuries to consumer's fingers and other parts of the body.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
HoMedics handheld massagers
Consumer contact
HoMedics toll-free at 888-803-0509 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.homedics.com and click on the Product Recall tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/HoMedics-Recalls-Massagers-Due-to-Electric-Shock-and-Burn-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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