Hot/cold massage balls
Description: This recall involves Vivitar Hot/Cold Massage Balls. The massage balls are teal, light pink or lavender and come in a package of two balls - one smooth ball and one with raised bumps. The name "Vivitar," model number, date code, and UPC can be found on the bottom of the product packaging. The date code can also be found on the smooth ball. Model Number Date Code UPC F19-MB-TL MID# 1940918 681066474037 F19-MB-LP MID# 1940918 681066305645 F19-MB-LV MID# 1940918 681066182475 [Learn More]
About 60,000 units were affected by this recall.
Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recalled hot/cold massage balls. Vivitar massage ball label
Hot/cold massage balls Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 04/04/2019 |
| Recall ID | 8527 |
| Recall Number | 19099 |
| Hazard | The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries | The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund. |
| Remedy Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Updated | 04/04/2019 |
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