On January 4, 2023, Homedics issued a recall for their Therapist Select Percussion Personal Massagers. According to the recall (number 24-076), the personal massagers can overheat while charging; this poses a fire and burn risk to consumers. The recall affects approximately 46,000 units in the U.S.
The recall specifically involves the personal massagers with model number HHP-715. They have a 120 VAC, 60 HZ power cord. The products are black and have four different massage heads. “HoMedics” is printed on the side of the product.
Products with manufacturing dates through the end of 2022 are included in the recall. The date code is printed as a 4-digit number in WWYY format on a sticker on the underside of the product’s barrel, where WW represents the week of the year and YY represents the last two digits of the year. Products with YY 20, 21, and 22 are subject to the recall.
The product was sold online at Homedics.com, Bjs.com, Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com, Amazon.com, and in-store at Macy’s, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, JCPenney, and other stores. The products were available from September 2020 through November 2023 for approximately $100 each.
So far, the company has received 17 reports of the product overheating; this includes one report of a burn to a consumer’s thumb.
The company is urging consumers to stop using or stop charging the product and contact them for further instructions on receiving a full refund or a refund plus 20% bonus in Homedics credit.
If you or a member of your family suffered injuries because of this defective product, it is important that you do not agree to a refund. Instead, you should explore the legal options available to you. Based on the details surrounding your claim, you could have the right to file a product liability lawsuit; you could also be entitled to compensation. For more information about the legal options available to you, contact the Normandie Law Firm today.
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Injuries Associated with the Defective Homedics Massager
Since the personal massager can potentially overheat, it poses a fire and burn risk. Unsuspecting consumers may suffer burn injuries anywhere on their bodies (although it is more likely that they will suffer burn injuries on their hands specifically when the consumer goes to pick up the item or disconnect the item from the charger). In addition, if the overheating product starts a fire that spreads throughout the property, more severe burn injuries can occur; other injuries can also occur if the structure is compromised and starts collapsing, for example. Of course, significant property damage can occur. Regardless of the specific harm or damages resulting from an incident involving the defective product, it is important that affected consumers seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Steps to Take If You’re Injured by a Defective Product
You might be wondering what to do if you or your family were injured by the defective personal massager. Consider the recommendations listed below:
- Take photos of all injuries resulting from the incident
- Take photos of the scene of the incident
- Take photos of the defective product
- Gather all relevant medical records
- Gather all other relevant records – records of lost income, records of the purchase of the defective product, etc.
- Speak to witnesses and collect their contact information
- Gather any video footage of the incident
- Report the incident to the company
- Do not agree to a replacement product
- Do not agree to return the product
- Do not agree to a refund or to store credit
- Seek legal assistance as soon as possible
If you are ever unsure of what to do, please do not hesitate to consult with a lawyer. Our expert product liability lawyers are ready to guide you every step of the way.
How Can I Join a Class Action Lawsuit on this Case?
How can I be a part of a class action lawsuit on this case? Class action claims and mass torts are common when it comes to defective products. This is because all of the consumers that purchased the product can be harmed in the same way. Is there a class action lawsuit on this case? When there is already a class action lawsuit, participating in the lawsuit is usually as simple as reaching out to a class action lawyer and asking to participate in a claim. What if there isn’t already a class action claim? Can I file a class action lawsuit? Yes – your claim could be the first claim to start a class action. Your recall lawyer will reach out to other victims interested in pursuing a claim to create a class and pursue the class action. For more information on class action lawsuits, contact us today.
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If you or your family were harmed in any way by the defective Homedics personal massagers, you could have the right to sue under product liability law. Additionally, you could be eligible to recover significant monetary compensation, which could include medical costs, lost pay, property damage, punitive damages, and legal fees, for example. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers are experienced in product liability law and are ready to guide you every step of the way. Our law firm offers free case evaluations – including free initial consultations and free second opinions. These are available as part of our Zero-Fee Guarantee, meaning that our clients will never be required to pay upfront legal fees to speak with our lawyers. In addition, we work on contingency, so our clients will not be responsible for paying legal fees unless their claims are successful.
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