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Correct use of home electric massagers (warning)
Last update date February 20, 2020
Consumer Life
As a result of removing the cloth cover of the roller part of the home electric massager, clothes were caught in the roller part of the equipment, causing an accident in which suffocation was killed. When using a home electric massager, read the instruction manual carefully and use it correctly.
In particular, please do not remove the cover or use it in a torn state, as it is very dangerous.
Prevention of accidents caused by home electric massagers
The use of a home roller electric massager without a cover has repeatedly caused clothes to be caught up and suffocation.
In response to this, Matoba Denki Seisakusho Co., Ltd. is calling for discontinuation and collection of products that caused the accident.
Target model
- Albi Shape up roller
- Shape-up roller 2
※Manufactured from 1983 to 1996 (1983)
Contact information
0120-01-2251 (Reception hours: 9:00-12:00, 13:00 to 17:00 on weekdays)
Details of the announcement
For inquiries to this page
Consumer Economic and Labor Department, Economic Affairs Bureau
Phone: 045-671-2584
Phone: 045-671-2584
Fax: 045-664-9533
Email address: ke-syohikeizai@city.yokohama.jp
Page ID: 249-326-112