Reported Apr 4, 2019
Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Sakar International dba Vivitar of Edison, N.J.
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 massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Hot/cold massage balls
- UPCs
681066474037681066305645681066182475- Amount recalled
- About 60,000
Where it was sold
Sold at Target stores nationwide from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body.
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