Reported May 2, 2017
HoMedics Recalls Massagers Due to Electric Shock and Burn Hazards
HoMedics USA LLC of Commerce Township, Mich.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and contact HoMedics for instructions on removing the cord and to receive a refund in the form of a credit for any replacement product from the firm.
Firm contact: HoMedics toll-free at 888-803-0509 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.homedics.com and click on the Product Recall tab for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- HoMedics handheld massagers
- Amount recalled
- About 400,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Macy's, Rite-Aid, Walmart and other stores nationwide and HSN from August 2013 through February 2017 for between about $30 and $50..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The cord can break near the base of the massager and expose the wires, posing an electric shock and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: HoMedics has received 140 reports of exposed wires, sparks, smoking and some shooting flames coming from the massagers. There have been 15 reports of burn injuries to consumer's fingers and other parts of the body.
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