Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-02-06). Hazards: laceration, fall. About 22,700 units in the US and 3,800 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13116 |
| Published | 2013-02-06 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-20 |
| Product category | Kitchen Gadgets |
| Products | Canning Jar Lifter |
| Firm named in the title | Progressive International |
| Firms | Progressive International Corporation, of Kent, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 22,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 3,800 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | AC Sales Co., Ace Hardware, Amazon, Americas Gardening Resources, Bi-Mart, Blain Supply Inc., Chef Central , Cole Hardware, DeNault's True Value Hardware, Heart of America, Home Shopping Club, InterBond Corp. of America, Kitchen Kaboodle, Kitchen Krafts Inc., Lehman Hardware and Appliance Inc., Metropolitan Markets, Marmaxx, Reading China and Glass/Calvert, Supermarket Associates, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Winners Merchants International, World Kitchen Ltd., Zulily Inc. and other retailers nationwide from February 2012 to October 2012 for about $10. |
Description
The recall involves the One Handed Jar Lifter. The jar lifter is a pair of tongs designed for lifting canning jars out of boiling water. The lifter is red with white handles. It is made of plastic and metal with a nylon coating.
Hazard
The jar lifter handle can detach over time due to a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This can cause the tongs to fail to grip and allow a jar being lifted to fall, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.
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