Recalled Product Name/Brand/ID
The recalled product is the HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers with model number HHP-715.
Recall Product Images
Potential Risks or Issues
The massagers can overheat while charging, posing fire and burn hazards.
Has Anyone Been Injured?
Homedics has received 17 reports of the massagers overheating, including one report of a burn to the consumer’s thumb.
About the Recall
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.
Where to Find Unique Identification of this Product
The unique identification of the recalled product can be found on a sticker on the underside of the product’s barrel. It includes the model number HHP-715 and the date code.
How Many Units Are Affected?
About 46,000 units of the HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers with model number HHP-715 are affected by this recall. Additionally, about 41,000 units were sold in Canada.
Affected Batch/Date Range
Only manufacturing dates through the end of 2022 and prior are included in the recall. The date code is 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.
Who is the Distributor(s)?
The distributor of the recalled product is FKA Distributing Co. LLC, d/b/a HoMedics, of Commerce Township, Michigan.
Places Where Recalled Product was Sold
- Macy’s
- BJ’s Wholesale Club
- Lowe’s
- JCPenney
- The Home Depot
- Other stores nationwide
- Online at Homedics.com, Macys.com, BJs.com, Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com, and Amazon.com
Where was This Manufactured?
The recalled massagers were manufactured in China.
Actions for Consumers
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.
Remedy Process
Consumers can contact 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.
Additional Information
For more information about the recall, consumers can visit the official recall page on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Homedics-Recalls-Massagers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
Regulatory Compliance
The recall complies with the regulations set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
How Can I Protect Myself From Falling Victim?
- Check if you own the HoMedics Therapist Select Massager with model number HHP-715.
- If you own the recalled product, stop using or charging it immediately.
- Contact HoMedics for instructions on how to receive a refund or credit.
Final Thought
The recall of the HoMedics Therapist Select Massagers is necessary to prevent potential fire and burn hazards. Consumers should take immediate action to protect themselves and seek a refund or credit from HoMedics.
