A Detroit-based health and wellness company, HoMedics, has issued a recall for around 87,000 massage guns sold in the U.S. and Canada. The reason behind the recall is the potential risk of the product overheating while charging, which could lead to fire and burn hazards. This announcement was made by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 4.
As per the CPSC announcement, the recall affects HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Personal Massagers manufactured before the end of 2022 with model number HHP-715.
“The manufacturing date is represented by a date code found on a sticker on the underside of the product’s barrel,” the CPSC stated.
Of the approximately 87,000 recalled massagers, roughly 46,000 were sold domestically, while around 41,000 were sold in Canada, according to the agency.
The recall comes after the company said it received several reports of overheating, according to the notice.
“Homedics has received 17 reports of the massagers overheating, including one report of a burn to the consumer’s thumb,” the CPSC stated.
The CPSC has issued a warning to customers who own the product, urging them to immediately cease using and charging their massagers and get in touch with HoMedics. The company has announced that it will be offering affected customers a complete refund or a refund in the form of a credit towards any HoMedics product, along with a 20% bonus.
The massagers that were recalled were available for purchase across the country from September 2020 to November 2023, with a price tag of approximately $100. The items were available for purchase at various retailers, both in-store and online. Some of the retailers that carried these items included Macy’s, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Lowe’s, JCPenney, The Home Depot, and online platforms such as Homedics.com, Macys.com, BJs.com, Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com, and Amazon.com.
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