HoMedics USA LLC, of Commerce Township, Michigan, has recalled about 400,000 HoMedics handheld massagers. The cord can break near the base of the massager and expose the wires, posing electric shock and burn hazards. 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.
Identifying Each Model
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 each model 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. For example, 0115 would be the first week of 2015.
Reported Injuries
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.
Consumer Instructions
The massagers were 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. 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 company. Contact HoMedics toll-free at 888-803-0509 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.homedics.com. Photos available at cpsc.gov.
