Recalls / 2019-04-04

Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target

19099 · Recalled 2019-04-04 · CPSC page

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

Hazards

The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Hot/cold massage balls		About 60,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Sakar International dba Vivitar
Made in: China
Sold at: Target from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5.

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.

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Source: CPSC recall 19099. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.