Events

Recall of Device Recall Wahl 2Speed AllBody & Discovery Channel 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
    34035
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0448-06
  • Event Initiated Date
    2005-11-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2006-01-26
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-09-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=42947
  • 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 massager may develop a crack in the cord insulation where it exits out of the strain relief. a crack in the insulation may expose live conductors resulting in a possible electric shock and injury to the user.
  • Action
    Wahl sent recall letters dated 10/31/05 to their direct accounts on 10/28/05, informing them of the potential for cracks in the power cord at the base of the unit resulting in possible electric shock and injury to the user. The accounts were requested to return all stocks of both massagers from their warehouse and retail store stock to Wahl for replacement of the white power cord with a black power cord from a different supplier. The accounts were also requested to supply Wahl with a list of customers who purchased these massagers after May 2003 so that they may be notified of the recall and have their massagers corrected. Wahl Clipper sent point of purchase ''Safety Recall Notice'' posters to the retail stores where these products were sold. The posters have guidance for consumers on returning their units and will be displayed for ninety (90) days. Wahl Clipper has posted the ''Safety Recall Notice'' on its website (www.wahl.com) with a toll-free telephone number (800-334-4627) for consumers to contact consumer service for guidance on returning their unit. The website notice will be displayed for ninety (90) days. To the extent possible, Wahl Clipper will contact consumers directly to notify them of this repair recall to the extent that contact information is available.

Device

Device Recall Wahl 2Speed AllBody & Discovery Channel Massager with Heat
  • Model / Serial
    Model 4196-1, all units with a white electrical cord
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide, including Puerto Rico and Guam, and internationally to Canada, Mexico, Panama and Australia
  • Product Description
    Wahl 2-Speed All-Body Massager with Heat and Discovery Channel brand 8-Way Massager with Heat, model 4196-1; therapeutic massager; Wahl Clipper Corporation, Sterling, IL 61081, made in China; || Please note: Wahl sells these massagers under other model numbers based on the packaging configuration. All packages contain the model 4196-1 massager, with various attachments. These package models include 4196-500, 4196-517 and 4196-519
  • Manufacturer
    Wahl Clipper Corp

Manufacturer

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