Discovery Channel brand 8-Way Massager with Heat; therapeutic massager; Wahl Clipper Corporation, Sterling, IL 61081, ma

FDA device recall Z-0856-05 · posted 2005-06-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Wahl Clipper Corp

Reason for recall

The housing of the massager's heating applicator attachment may crack during use. If the plastic housing cracks and breaks it could expose the user to live electrical connections and pose a shock hazard.

Action taken

In cooperation with Wahl, the Discovery Channel issued a Stop Sales notice on/or about 12/10/2004 throughout its retail chain including fulfillment centers for the website in the U.S. Wahl sent point of purchase 'Safety Recall Notice' posters to each of the Discovery Channel stores where the massagers were sold. The poster informs the consumer of the electric shock hazard with the heat applicator, illustrates how to determine where the lot number is located on the unit, and instructs the consumer to immediately call customer service at 1-800-767-9245 or visit www.wahl.com or www.shopping.discovery.com to request a free replacement heat applicator. The posters will be posted in the stores and on the Wahl and Discovery websites until 5/1/05.

Root cause

Other

Status

Terminated

Product code

ISA

Quantity affected

4200 plastic heat applicators

Distribution

The massagers were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico, through Discovery Channel stores and their website store.

Date initiated

2004-12-10

Date posted

2005-06-01

Date terminated

2005-11-01

Location

Sterling, IL