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So, we're not really sure what's going on here, but three people have been killed by mis-using a Japanese foot massager. We've only got specific details about one death, which happened when a woman removed the protective cloth cover from the machine -- called the Shape-up Roller 2 -- then strangled herself when it got caught on her collar as she tried to use it on her neck. The manufacturer, Matoba Electric, issued a warning against removing the cover or using the device other than as directed, but has not yet recalled the device, which seems to be powerful enough to massage the tension out of a T-Rex's feet. We've got a feeling there won't be a Shape-up Roller 3 anytime soon. Video of a Japanese news broadcast about the accidents after the break.
[Thanks, Mechelle]
[Thanks, Mechelle]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsgeorgeDec 18th 2008 3:20AM
omg, this story is unbelievable... how can u die from a foot-massaging machine!
aoluserDec 20th 2008 2:09PM
its a FOOT massager not a NECK massager so why would you try to use it on your neck?!
LeaseDec 22nd 2008 1:07PM
aoluser @ Dec 20th 2008 2:09PM
its a FOOT massager not a NECK massager so why would you try to use it on your neck?!
MAYBE THE DIRECTIONS WERE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH! (or the played with too many of the contaminated lead toys they make)HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
RobynDec 22nd 2008 5:25PM
like you've never used a massager someplace other than were it was advertised to be used...
aoluserDec 22nd 2008 10:47PM
actuallyy no i never did..............
kindDec 20th 2008 2:22PM
donna , why read it if you r afraid its going to be gross? u like using special words for the body in public??
calisDec 20th 2008 2:58PM
maybe that company should come up with a neck massager since people act like they need to use it for their necks
ElenlosseDec 20th 2008 11:21PM
Maybe they should call it a neck massager and then they would use it on their feet.
Sharanne WickDec 20th 2008 3:32PM
You are too funny! Great comment.
elfwichDec 20th 2008 3:55PM
Brad/Bradly/Bradley whatever you want to call yourself..you are all over the boards and I have reported you and will continue to report you.
Everyone....these videos promised by him are virus ridden so no matter how much you want to see boobies you should not go to these sites he is posting.
ms.rDec 20th 2008 4:16PM
you should read this closely its you. dont do this .what you expect going into pornsites
concernedDec 20th 2008 6:13PM
elfwich---your absolutely correct!!! Been reporting this jerk for months!!!
TawandaDec 22nd 2008 2:04PM
I have also been reporting this jerk for linking porn to nearly every article.
Since the posts continue I can only assume he is paying off someone who runs the site.
funnybone101Dec 20th 2008 3:58PM
I always wondered why they have the tags warning people of using a hair dryer in the bath tub and other stupid warnings...
Guess now I know.
chuckDec 21st 2008 11:31AM
You're comment was right on target and, if it weren't so sad, it would be funny. The actual reason for those "stupid" warnings is simple: The manufacturers are driven to this extreme in a (futile) attempt to minimize their liability when litigation arises (and it always does) from some "stupid" user standing on a step ladder in the bath tub, adjusting their TV while using the hair dryer and, probably, massaging their neck with a japanese foot massager.
matty jDec 23rd 2008 10:11PM
You're stupid.
joDec 20th 2008 4:00PM
Dingo, That was a really nasty comment Obviously you don't think about the devastation of the bombng which killed many civilians in Japan. Yes we did get bombed at Pearl Harbor, which is a Military base. I don't like being told till this day that I bombed Pearl Harbor because I am Japanese,from Hawaii. My parents and grandparents are born in Hawaii also and was there at the time Pearl Harbor was bombed! War is never something we all want because it creates hate and ignorance in people, kind of like you!!!!!!!
JOJODec 20th 2008 11:41PM
OMG, HOW RUDE...LOL
MichelleDec 20th 2008 4:33PM
How sad.
Jim-BobDec 20th 2008 5:35PM
It would be lovely if they could show the video in a language we here in the US could understand! I figured with it being a Japanese foot massager someone over there used it in some sexual manner and died that way...it was amazing to me that wasn't the case!