Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to
Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries
Why was Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to recalled?
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 049696604536, 049696604543
- Product
- Handheld Massage Pets
- Company
- Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager), Dongguan City Liwang Battery Co., Ltd., of China (battery), Fourstar Group USA Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 25,500
- Sold at
- BJ's Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011 for about $8.
- Recall date
- December 13, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received reports from five stores of the batteries in massagers leaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.