CPSC2019-04-04
Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Sakar International dba Vivitar, of Edison, N.J.
Hazard
The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5.
Affected count
About 60,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Hot/cold massage balls
Consumer contact
Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Sports/Fitness/Outdoors” for more information or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target's Facebook page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Vivitar-Recalls-Hot-Cold-Massage-Balls-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-TargetDon't want to check this manually?
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