Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0517-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

Baby Quasar (LAB-001-D, BQ101) and Baby Quasar Pink (LAB-046-A BQ101-P) are infrared LED lamps that are labeled in part: "***BABY QUASAR***FOR YOUTHFUL RADIANT SKIN***Skin Rejuvenating System with Sequepulse***Manufactured by: Silver Bay, LLC; Made in the USA, with highest quality components and durable aluminum. Five Year Warranty The product emits energy in the near infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature. This device may be used to provide temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm. This device may temporarily increase local blood circulation, and may be used to promote relaxation of the muscle tissue.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 25, 2012
Date Posted: December 19, 2012
Recall Number: Z-0517-2013
Event ID: 63530
Reason for Recall:

Quasar Bio-Tech is recalling their Baby Quasar, Baby Quasar Pink, Quasar Power Pack, and Quasar MD because the device is unapproved.

Status: Terminated
Product Quantity: 7,734 devices total
Code Information:

Baby Quasar- Model BQ-101, UPC Code 6 89076290272, Batch # 11253, 11523, 11658, 2382, 13009, 13177, 13186, 13243, 13270, 13306, 13327, 13342, 13459, 13528, 13529, 13635, 13730, 13767. Baby Quasar Pink- Model BQ-101-P, UPC 837654072172, Batch # 11927, 11945, 11989, 11990 12017,12073.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA; and countries of: Aruba, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Estonia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated