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Homedics Recalls Massagers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsSold on AmazonSold on The Home DepotSold on Lowe'sJan 4, 2024
Recalled HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager HHP-715
Recalled HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager HHP-715
Recalled HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager HHP-715 packaging
Recalled HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager HHP-715 packaging
Sticker on the underside of the product barrel with model number HHP-715 and example date code of 4521
Sticker on the underside of the product barrel with model number HHP-715 and example date code of 4521
Sticker on the underside of the product barrel with model number HHP-715 and WWYY date code
Sticker on the underside of the product barrel with model number HHP-715 and WWYY date code

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The massagers can overheat while charging, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using or charging the recalled massagers and contact Homedics for instructions to receive a full refund or a refund in the form of a credit toward any Homedics product, including a 20% bonus.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Homedics has received 17 reports of the massagers overheating, including one report of a burn to the consumer's thumb.

Product description

This recall involves the HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers with model number HHP-715. The product has a 120 VAC, 60 HZ power cord. "HoMedics" is printed on the side of the barrel of the product. The products are black with a handle, housing and massage head attached to the end. The product has four interchangeable massage heads. Only manufacturing dates through the end of 2022 and prior are included in the recall. The manufacturing date is represented by a date code found on a sticker on the underside of the product's barrel. Date codes are 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. Only products with a YY of 20, 21 or 22 are subject to this recall.

Sold on

Macy's, BJ's Wholesale Club, Lowe's, JCPenney, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide and online at Homedics.com, Macys.com, BJs.com, Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com and Amazon.com from September 2020 through November 2023 for about $100.

Contact the company

Homedics at 800-466-3342 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://recall.homedics.com/HHP-715 or www.homedics.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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