Events

Recall of Device Recall Discovery Channel 8Way Massager with Heat

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Wahl Clipper Corp.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    31444
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0856-05
  • Event Initiated Date
    2004-12-10
  • Event Date Posted
    2005-06-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2005-11-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=37883
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Massager, Therapeutic, Electric - Product Code ISA
  • Reason
    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
    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.

Device

Device Recall Discovery Channel 8Way Massager with Heat
  • Model / Serial
    Model Number 4196-1, Date code 054  The model number and date code are molded into the side of the handle of the massager near the on/off switch.
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    The massagers were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico, through Discovery Channel stores and their website store.
  • Product Description
    Discovery Channel brand 8-Way Massager with Heat; therapeutic massager; Wahl Clipper Corporation, Sterling, IL 61081, made in China
  • Manufacturer
    Wahl Clipper Corp

Manufacturer

Wahl Clipper Corp
  • Manufacturer Address
    Wahl Clipper Corp, 2902 Locust St, Sterling IL 61081-9501
  • Source
    USFDA