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Recalls / 2024-01-04

Homedics Recalls Massagers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

24076 · Recalled 2024-01-04 · CPSC page

Recalled HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager HHP-715
Recalled HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager HHP-715

Description

This recall involves the HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers with model number HHP-715. The product has a 120 VAC, 60 HZ power cord. "HoMedics" is printed on the side of the barrel of the product. The products are black with a handle, housing and massage head attached to the end. The product has four interchangeable massage heads. Only manufacturing dates through the end of 2022 and prior are included in the recall. The manufacturing date is represented by a date code found on a sticker on the underside of the product's barrel. Date codes are a 4-digit number WWYY where WW is the sequential week of the year and YY is the last two digits of the manufacturing year. Only products with a YY of 20, 21 or 22 are subject to this recall.

Hazards

The massagers can overheat while charging, posing fire and burn hazards.

Reported injuries

Homedics has received 17 reports of the massagers overheating, including one report of a burn to the consumer's thumb.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using or charging the recalled massagers and contact Homedics for instructions to receive a full refund or a refund in the form of a credit toward any Homedics product, including a 20% bonus.

Products

NameModelUnits
Therapist Select Percussion Personal MassagersAbout 46,000 (In addition, about 41,000 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
FKA Distributing Co. LLC, d/b/a Homedics, of Commerce Township, Michigan
Made in
China
Sold at
Macy's, BJ's Wholesale Club, Lowe's, JCPenney, The Home Depot, other, online at Homedics.com, Macys.com, BJs.com, Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com, Amazon.com

Consumer contact

Homedics at 800-466-3342 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://recall.homedics.com/HHP-715 or www.homedics.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.

More images

Recalled HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager HHP-715 packaging
Recalled HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager HHP-715 packaging
Sticker on the underside of the product barrel with model number HHP-715 and example date code of 4521
Sticker on the underside of the product barrel with model number HHP-715 and example date code of 4521
Sticker on the underside of the product barrel with model number HHP-715 and WWYY date code
Sticker on the underside of the product barrel with model number HHP-715 and WWYY date code

Source: CPSC recall 24076. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.