Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 13116 · Feb 6, 2013 · Progressive International
22,700
units affected
22,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13116
- Date
- Feb 6, 2013
- Company
- Progressive International
- Units affected
- 22,700
- Product
- Canning Jar Lifter
- Product type
- Kitchen Gadgets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled canning jar lifter?
Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.