A widely used recovery product is part of a significant U.S. safety recall.
More than 584,000 chargers sold with certain Theragun massage devices are being recalled following reports of overheating, smoke, and fires.
What happened?
According to Prevention, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration says 584,224 fourth-generation chargers sold with certain Theragun PRO G4 devices from Therabody are affected by the recall.
In its notice, the agency said Therabody received reports "alleging the product caught fire and other reports regarding visible smoke, melting, charger burn, burning odor, and overheating."
The FDA placed the action in its Class II recall category, which Prevention reported can involve temporary, reversible health effects.
Several identifiers can be used to spot the affected chargers. The recall covers fourth-generation Theragun PRO chargers linked to SKUs G4-PRO-PKG-NA, G4 PRO US, and PRO-CHARGER-SINGLE, and Prevention reported that affected units can also be verified with UDI-DI 00810036050135 and GTIN 810036051378.
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"Therabody is voluntarily recalling certain Theragun G4PRO chargers sold beginning in 2020 with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Health Canada and the U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) as part of its commitment to customer safety," the company wrote in a statement to The Cool Down. "The company identified that, in limited circumstances, the charger may overheat when used with the removable battery pack, presenting the risk of a potential thermal event.
"This issue is isolated to certain Theragun G4PRO chargers. This issue does not affect other Therabody products. We are working with the CPSC to formally stand up a microsite with additional details."
The company said that customers should discontinue use of the affected charger immediately and can email Therabody7303@sedgwick.com with any questions.
Why does it matter?
Overheating electronics can create serious hazards in homes, gyms, and offices. Fire, smoke, and melting parts can put people at risk of burns or property damage, especially if devices are left plugged in and unattended.
The FDA's Class II designation does not mean every charger will fail, but it does indicate a serious enough issue to require action from sellers and owners who may still have one of the affected units at home.
What can I do?
The first step is to check whether your charger is part of the recall. Look at the product packaging, charger information, or order details for the listed SKUs.
If that information is difficult to find, Prevention noted that the FDA lists UDI-DI and GTIN codes that can be used to confirm affected products.
Retailers have been told to stop selling these units. As Prevention reported, Therabody told sellers to pull the affected chargers, but that doesn't address the ones already in people's homes.
The company has not issued guidance for consumers and, according to the FDA, "is currently evaluating and addressing the issue." If you own a Theragun PRO G4 and have concerns, Prevention said Therabody provides virtual customer support on its website.
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