BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Wahl 2-Speed All-Body Massager, model 4120-1; 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 4120-1 massager, with various attachments. These package models include 4120-200 and 4120-217

    Recall: Z-0447-06 · Initiated November 1, 2005

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0447-06
    Event Number
    34035
    Firm
    Wahl Clipper Corp
    FEI Number
    1410825
    Product Code
    ISA
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    November 1, 2005
    Posted
    January 26, 2006
    Terminated
    September 8, 2008
    Address
    2902 Locust St, Sterling, IL, 61081-9501

    Description

    Wahl 2-Speed All-Body Massager, model 4120-1; 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 4120-1 massager, with various attachments. These package models include 4120-200 and 4120-217

    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.

    Distribution

    Nationwide, including Puerto Rico and Guam, and internationally to Canada, Mexico, Panama and Australia