HoMedics Recalls Massagers Due to Electric Shock and Burn Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-05-02 · 17144
Hazards
The cord can break near the base of the massager and expose the wires, posing an electric shock and burn hazards.
Recall
Number
17144
Date
2017-05-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
HoMedics handheld massagers
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
HoMedics USA LLC, of Commerce Township, Mich.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves three models of handheld massagers, HHP-375H, HHP-250 and the PA-MH-THP. All models of the massagers have a 120 VAC, 60 HZ power cord. "HoMedics" is printed on the massagers. The HHP-375H model Handheld Dual Node Percussion Massager with Heat is white with a gray handle or black with a gray handle. The massager has three sets of interchangeable nodes. The HHP-250 model Handheld Hot and Cold Massager is white with a gray stripe or gray with a blue stripe. The massager has three, five or eight interchangeable nodes. The PA-MH-THP model Handheld Compact Percussion Massager with Heat is white on the bottom of the base with gray on top. The massager has two sets of interchangeable nodes. All manufacturing dates for all three models are included in the recall and the item date code can be found in either one of the cord prongs or in the rating label located on the underside of the product. Date codes can be identified as 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.