Recall Z-0448-06 ยท ISA Massager, Therapeutic, Electric
Wahl Clipper Corp
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 includ
| Date | Jan 26, 2006 (initiated Nov 1, 2005) |
| Status | Terminated |
| 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. |
| Root cause | Other |
| 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 |
| Distribution | Nationwide, including Puerto Rico and Guam, and internationally to Canada, Mexico, Panama and Australia |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.