Wahl 4212 Heated Massager Fire Hazard Recall
Wahl recalls 4212 heated massagers due to fire risk from overheating connections. All units are affected; stop using immediately to prevent fire.
Stop using this now
The connection between the massager and heat element can overheat causing smoke or spark, which may pose a fire hazard
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What happened, in plain English
Wahl is recalling all models of their 4212 heated massagers because the connection between the massager and heat element can overheat, causing smoke or sparks that may lead to fire. This hazard means users should stop using the product immediately to avoid potential fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63661-wahl-4212-heated-massager-fire-hazard-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63661-wahl-4212-heated-massager-fire-hazard-recall · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1084-2021
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“Wahl 4212 Heated Massager Fire Hazard Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63661-wahl-4212-heated-massager-fire-hazard-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-1084-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1084-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The connection between the massager and heat element can overheat, causing smoke or sparks. This overheating may lead to a fire if the device is left unattended or in a flammable environment.
Who’s affected
Owners of Wahl 4212 heated massagers are affected. People using the device for muscle pain relief are most at risk due to the fire hazard.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Wahl 4212 model with SKU F800000004212. All lots of this product are affected, so no specific purchase date or batch number is needed.
- Brand
Wahl- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the Wahl 4212 heated massager to prevent fire risk from overheating connections.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 8 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution including in the states of CT, FL, UT, MO, WI, FL, CA, IL, PA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Utah, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.4 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1084-2021 (December 15, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1084-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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