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Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries

Name: Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
Brand: Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager), Dongg...
SKU: CPSC-12707
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

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

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Overview

Recalling FirmQingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager), Dongguan City Liwang Battery Co., Ltd., of China (battery)

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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