CPSCOctober 18, 2012

Taphandles Ceramic Beer Tap Handles recall: Laceration Hazard

Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was Taphandles Ceramic Beer Tap Handles recalled?

The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic beer tap handles and contact Taphandles to receive a free replacement tap handle. Contact: Taphandles: toll-free at (877) 855-6383 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.taphandles.com/recall for more information.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Ceramic Beer Tap Handles
Company
B&C Industries Ltd, of China
Quantity
About 24,000
Sold at
Taphandles sold the recalled ceramic beer tap handles directly to breweries from November 2002 to May 2006 for between $10 and $23.
Recall date
October 18, 2012
Incidents / injuries
None
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. "Taphandles Inc." and "Made in China" are engraved on the gray metal base of the tap handle.

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