The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·12707·Announced 2011-12-13

Fourstar Recalls Handheld Massage Pets Due to Battery Leak Burn Hazard

Fourstar Group is recalling ladybug and bee-shaped handheld massagers because leaking batteries can cause burns or skin irritation. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (burn hazard from leaking batteries) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Fourstar Group USA Inc. is recalling approximately 25,500 units of ladybug and bee-shaped "Massage Pet" handheld massagers. The massagers, which measure 3 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide, were sold with two Kendal brand AA batteries. The product was sold at BJ's Wholesale Clubs from September 2011 through December 2011 for about $8. The massagers were manufactured in China by Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, and the batteries were manufactured by Dongguan City Liwang Battery Co., Ltd.

The recall is due to a hazard where the massager's batteries can leak, posing a risk of burns or skin irritation to consumers. The firm has received reports from five stores regarding battery leaks, but no injuries have been reported. The ladybug massagers are red and black with UPC 0 49696 60453 6, while the bee massagers are yellow and black with UPC 0 49696 60454 3. Both feature "Massage Pets" and "Dating code 1210A" on the hangtag.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product. Consumers are advised not to touch the batteries or open the battery compartment. For more information, contact Fourstar Group at (866) 290-6191 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.fsgrecall.com/massagepets.html.

The recalled product

Product
Handheld Massage Pets
Manufacturer
Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager)
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care
Hazard
Affected units
25,500

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 049696604536
  • 049696604543

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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