Vivitar Hot/Cold Massage Balls recall: Burn Hazard
Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Why was Vivitar Hot/Cold Massage Balls recalled?
The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund. 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.
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: 681066474037, 681066305645, 681066182475
- Product
- Hot/cold massage balls
- Company
- Sakar International dba Vivitar, of Edison, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 60,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5.
- Recall date
- April 4, 2019
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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