WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of approximately 46 thousand HoMedics massagers sold in the United States. The recall was initiated due to potential fire and burn hazards associated with the product.
The decision to pull the massagers off the shelves came after the company received more than a dozen reports of the product overheating while charging, leading to burns in at least one instance. The massagers were manufactured in China.
This incident raises concerns about the safety of lithium-ion batteries, which have been increasingly linked to fires across the country. The HoMedics recall serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by overheating batteries in consumer products.
Consumers who have purchased these massagers, available at retailers such as Macy’s and JCPenney, are advised to stop using or charging the product and to contact HoMedics for a full refund. It is recommended to check the manufacturing date marked 2022 or earlier for any potential risks associated with the product.
The recall of the HoMedics massagers underscores the importance of ensuring the safety of consumer products and the potential hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries.