Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-08-22). Hazards: laceration. About 58,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19771 |
| Published | 2019-08-22 |
| Last updated | 2019-08-22 |
| Products | Rubber Brooms |
| Firm named in the title | Norwex |
| Firms | Norwex USA Inc., of Coppell, Texas. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 58,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Norwex Consultant events and parties through direct order and online at www.norwex.biz from January 2019 through June 2019 for about $30. |
Description
This recall involves extendable indoor/outdoor white rubber brooms that adjust in height from 30.7 to 40.6 inches long. The "Norwex" logo is located on the plastic head covering the rubber bristles. An embossed date stamp code of 18/9, 18/10, 18/11 or 18/12 is located on the screw joint and lock base.
Hazard
The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Norwex has received 41 reports of the broom handle breaking in half during use, including six reports of minor injuries to user hands or fingers.
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