Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
USVivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recalling Firm: Sakar International dba Vivitar, of Edison, N.J.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Vivitar Hot/Cold Massage Balls. The massage balls are teal, light pink or lavender and come in a package of two balls - one smooth ball and one with raised bumps. The name "Vivitar," model number, date code, and UPC can be found on the bottom of the product packaging. The date code can also be found on the smooth ball. Model Number Date Code UPC F19-MB-TL MID# 1940918 681066474037 F19-MB-LP MID# 1940918 681066305645 F19-MB-LV MID# 1940918 681066182475
Affected Products
Hot/cold massage balls
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Vivitar-Recalls-Hot-Cold-Massage-Balls-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target |
| Title | Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_60.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled hot/cold massage balls |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_49.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Vivitar massage ball label |
| Hazards › Name | The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body. |
| Products › Name | Hot/cold massage balls |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 60,000 |
| Recall I D | 8527 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5. |
| Recall Date | 2019-04-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Vivitar Hot/Cold Massage Balls. The massage balls are teal, light pink or lavender and come in a package of two balls - one smooth ball and one with raised bumps. The name "Vivitar," model number, date code, and UPC can be found on the bottom of the product packaging. The date code can also be found on the smooth ball. Model Number Date Code UPC F19-MB-TL MID# 1940918 681066474037 F19-MB-LP MID# 1940918 681066305645 F19-MB-LV MID# 1940918 681066182475 |
| Product U P Cs › 1 › U P C | 681066474037 |
| Product U P Cs › 2 › U P C | 681066305645 |
| Product U P Cs › 3 › U P C | 681066182475 |
| Recall Number | 19099 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Sakar International dba Vivitar, of Edison, N.J. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-04-04T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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