CPSCGeneral Alert
Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Ba...
Published: December 13, 2011Recall ID: 12707Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Handheld Massage Pets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Handheld-Massagers-Recalled-by-Fourstar-Group-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-from-Leaking-Batteries |
| Title | Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12707.12707a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12707.12707b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12707.12707c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Front of ladybug hangtag |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12707.12707d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Back of ladybug hangtag |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12707.12707e.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Front of bee hangtag |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12707.12707f.jpg |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Back of bee hangtag |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12707.12707g.jpg |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Kendal batteries sold with the product |
| Hazards › Name | The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received reports from five stores of the batteries in massagers leaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Handheld Massage Pets |
| Products › Type | Massagers |
| Products › Category I D | 2038 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 25,500 |
| Recall I D | 1165 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Fourstar Group USA Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio |
| Retailers › Name | BJ's Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011 for about $8. |
| Recall Date | 2011-12-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 049696604536 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 049696604543 |
| Recall Number | 12707 |
| Manufacturers › 1 › Name | Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager) |
| Manufacturers › 2 › Name | Dongguan City Liwang Battery Co., Ltd., of China (battery) |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-03-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
Overview
- Recalling FirmQingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager), Dongguan City Liwang Battery Co., Ltd., of China (battery)