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Who May Be Affected?
- Consumers who purchased a recalled HoMedics HHP-715 massager
- People burned while handling or charging the device
- Households that experienced smoke, fire, or property damage linked to overheating
Who May Be Liable?
- FKA Distributing Co. LLC, doing business as HoMedics, the importer identified in the recall
- Manufacturers or component suppliers, if supported by the evidence
- Retailers or online sellers, where legally applicable
- Other parties involved in design, testing, warnings, or distribution
Do I Qualify?
- Did you purchase a HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Personal Massager?
- Is the model number HHP-715?
- Does the date code end in 20, 21, or 22?
- Did the device overheat, smoke, burn, or cause a fire?
- Did you suffer a burn injury, property damage, or other financial loss?
- Do you still have the massager, receipt, photos, packaging, or medical records?
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
Massage-gun battery failures can involve the same overheating mechanism seen in lithium-ion battery explosions.
| Event | Year | Type | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Personal Massager Recall | 2024 | CPSC Recall | Refund | About 46,000 U.S. units recalled due to fire and burn hazards |
Potential Compensation
- Medical expenses for burn treatment
- Property damage repair or replacement costs
- Lost wages or missed work
- Pain and suffering
- Out-of-pocket expenses related to the overheating incident
Results vary. Past outcomes do not guarantee future results.
Legal Process Overview
- Consultation: A legal team reviews the recalled product, incident facts, and damages.
- Investigation: Receipts, product photos, date codes, medical records, and fire documentation are gathered.
- Filing: A claim may be filed if evidence supports liability and damages.
- Discovery: The parties exchange evidence about product design, charging hazards, warnings, and incident reports.
- Resolution: The claim may resolve through settlement or further litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What HoMedics massage gun was recalled?
A: The recall involves HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Personal Massagers, model number HHP-715.
Q: Why were HoMedics massagers recalled?
A: They were recalled because the massagers can overheat while charging, creating fire and burn hazards.
Q: How many HoMedics massagers were recalled?
A: About 46,000 units were recalled in the United States, and about 41,000 additional units were sold in Canada.
Q: Were injuries reported?
A: Yes. HoMedics received 17 reports of overheating, including one report of a burn to a consumer’s thumb.
Q: What date codes are affected?
A: Only massagers with manufacturing date codes ending in 20, 21, or 22 are included in the recall.
Q: What should consumers do now?
A: Consumers should stop using or charging the recalled massagers and contact HoMedics for refund instructions.
Q: Can I file a lawsuit if my HoMedics massager overheated?
A: You may have a claim if a recalled massager overheated and caused a documented burn injury, fire, property damage, or financial loss.
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Homedics-Recalls-Massagers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education
- https://www.saferproducts.gov/