Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries

The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.

Recall #: 12707
Affected scope: About 25,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager) recalled This recall involves ladybug and bee-shaped "Massage Pet" handheld massagers. The ladybug….

Handheld Massagers Recalled by Fourstar Group Due to Burn Hazard from Leaking Batteries was recalled by Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager) in December 13, 2011. Reason: The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and return them to any BJ'…. Verify recall #12707 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager) issued this CPSC recall-The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers..

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agency class: December 13, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12707 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 1 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves ladybug and bee-shaped "Massage Pet" handheld massagers. The ladybugs are red and black and the bees are yellow and black. The massagers measure 3 1/2 inches tall and 5 inches wide and were sold with two Kendal brand AA batteries. "Massage Pets" and "Dating code 1210A" are printed on the massager's hangtag along with UPC 0 49696 60453 6 for the ladybug and UPC 0 49696 60454 3 for the bee.

Reason for recall

The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product. The firm advises consumers not to touch the batteries or open the battery compartment.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12707
Date reported	December 13, 2011
Date initiated	December 13, 2011
Recalling firm	Qingxi Shangpin Electrical Working Shop, of China (massager)
Affected scope	About 25,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. The …

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12707.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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