The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·21064·Announced 2021-01-06

Massimo Percussion Massage Guns Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Massimo Motor Sports is recalling percussion massage guns sold at Costco because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and cause fires.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with three reported fires resulting in over $15,000 in property damage, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating due to significant property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Massimo Motor Sports LLC is recalling all models of the Massimo Percussion Massage Gun, model number EM003. The recalled units feature 20 speed levels, six massage heads, and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. They were sold in black, silver, gold, and blue.

The recall is due to a fire hazard, as the lithium-ion battery system can overheat. Massimo has received three reports of fires involving the recalled massage guns, which resulted in over $15,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The massage guns were sold exclusively online at Costco.com from April 2020 through May 2020 for about $60. Approximately 12,360 units were sold. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage guns and contact Massimo for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Massage Guns
Manufacturer
Massimo Motor Sports LLC, of Garland, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care
Hazard
Affected units
12,360

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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