Saxco International Recalls Carboys Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 23259 · Aug 10, 2023 · Saxco International
8,370
units affected
8,370
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23259
- Date
- Aug 10, 2023
- Company
- Saxco International
- Units affected
- 8,370
- Product
- Carboys
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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).
What can happen
The glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 30 reports of incidents of the recalled carboy's glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled carboys?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.