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

Recalled December 13, 2011 · CPSC recall 12707 · Handheld

Hazard

The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 25,500

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received reports from five stores of the batteries in massagers leaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Handheld Massage Pets

Manufacturer(s)

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

Imported by

Fourstar Group USA Inc., of Bedford Heights, Ohio

Retailers

BJ's Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011 for about $8.

Made in

China

UPC

049696604536 · 049696604543

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →