Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
CPSC recall 19099. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 19099 has the recall date 4 Apr 2019. The notice names the firm Sakar International dba Vivitar. The recall has about 60,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Burn.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body. |
|---|---|
| Units | 60,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves Vivitar Hot/Cold Massage Balls. The massage balls are teal, light pink or lavender and come in a package of two balls - one smooth ball and one with raised bumps. The name "Vivitar," model number, date code, and UPC can be found on the bottom of the product packaging. The date code can also be found on the smooth ball. Model Number Date Code UPC F19-MB-TL MID# 1940918 681066474037 F19-MB-LP MID# 1940918 681066305645 F19-MB-LV MID# 1940918 681066182475 |
| Product | Hot/cold massage balls, About 60,000 |
| Sold at | Target stores nationwide from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5. |
| Manufacturer | Sakar International dba Vivitar |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 60,000Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls on the register that name Sakar International dba Vivitar
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 19099. https://recallregister.com/product/8527-vivitar-recalls-hot-cold-massage-balls-due-to-burn-hazard-sold-exclusi/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19099 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Target stores nationwide from December 2018 through February 2019 for about $5.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19099?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19099?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 60,000