Saxco International Recalls Carboys Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-08-10). Hazards: laceration. About 8,370 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23259 |
| Published | 2023-08-10 |
| Last updated | 2023-08-10 |
| Products | Carboys |
| Firm named in the title | Saxco International |
| Firms | Saxco International, LLC, of Fairfield, California (importer); Brewers Supply Group, Inc., d/b/a BSG HandCraft ("BSG"), of Shakopee, Minnesota (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,370 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Various stores nationwide and online from September 2022 through March 2023 for between $16 and $31 for carboys sold individually and for between $90 and $150 when sold in a kit. |
Description
This recall involves carboys which are glass jugs used for holding and transporting various liquids, including beer, wine, cider and mead made by consumers in their homes. The carboys were sold in three-, five-, six- and six-point-five-gallon sizes. The carboys have the Saxco logo on the bottom of the carboy. The carboys were sold individually or in TrueBrew or HCS equipment kits (for five- and six-gallon carboys).
Hazard
The glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 30 reports of incidents of the recalled carboy's glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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