The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1803-2017·Announced 2017-04-19

FDA Recalls 2k Innovations Heated Lower Back Garment for Unapproved Claims

2k Innovations Inc. is recalling 22,757 Volt Resistance Heated Lower Back Garments because FDA inspections found the firm made unapproved therapy and medical claims on product information and its website.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states the issue is unapproved claims without reporting any illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, this aligns with a score of 2 for minor labeling or regulatory errors without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

2k Innovations Inc. is recalling 22,757 units of the Volt Resistance Heated Lower Back Garment, Item #VH-BACK. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed that the firm claims unapproved therapy and medical claims on product information and its website. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with the use of the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact 2k Innovations Inc. for instructions on how to return the item or obtain a refund, as directed by the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Volt Resistance Heated Lower Back Garment Deep penetrating heat garment and wraps
Affected units
22,757

Is your product affected?

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

Lot numbers (1)

  • Item #VH-BACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by 2k Innovations Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 12 products in this recall →