A set of massage balls is being recalled because they may burn people instead of soothing them.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the Vivitar hot/cold massage ball set was sold exclusively at Target between December 2018 and February 2019. They cost about $5 and came in teal, lavender and light pink. The set includes two balls: one smooth and one with raised bumps.
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Authorities have received 84 reports of the massage balls bursting during microwaving. Of those, 17 included reports of burns to various body parts.
The recall involves model numbers F19-MB-TL, F19-MB-LP and F19-MB-LV. The sets had date code MID# 1940918.
The affected UPC include:
- 681066474037
- 681066305645
- 681066182475
Anyone who bought one of the affected sets should stop using it and return it to any Target store for a full refund.