Vivitar Recalls Hot/Cold Massage Balls Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recalled 2019-04-04. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 60,000Units
2019-04-04Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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
- The hazard
- The massage balls can leak or rupture during or after microwaving, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Injuries
- The firm has received 84 reports of massage balls bursting during microwaving, including 17 reports of burns to various parts of the body.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massage balls and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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