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Burn / ScaldDecember 13, 2011CPSC #12707

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

Product
Batteries
Units affected
25,500
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

China

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop recalled productQingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop recalled productFront of ladybug hangtagBack of ladybug hangtag
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