Recalls / 2013-02-06
Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
13116 · Recalled 2013-02-06 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Canning Jar Lifter | About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada |
Parties
- Importer
- Progressive International Corporation, of Kent, Wash.
- Made in
- China
- 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. of America, Kitchen Kaboodle, Kitchen Krafts Inc., Lehman Hardware, Appliance Inc., Metropolitan Markets, Marmaxx, Reading China, Glass/Calvert, Supermarket Associates, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Winners Merchants International, World Kitchen Ltd., Zulily Inc., other retailers nationwide
Consumer contact
Progressive International Corporation Customer Service; at (800) 426-7101, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or by e-mail at jarlifter@progressiveintl.com; or online at www.progressiveintl.com and click on "Recall Information" for additional information.
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Source: CPSC recall 13116. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.