Progressive International Canning Jar Lifters recall: Laceration Hazard
Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Progressive International Canning Jar Lifters recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement. 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 [email protected]; or online at www.progressiveintl.com and click on "Recall Information" for additional information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
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
- Canning Jar Lifter
- Company
- Progressive International Corporation, of Kent, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada
- 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 and Appliance Inc., Metropolitan Markets, Marmaxx, Reading China and Glass/Calvert, Supermarket Associates, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Winners Merchants International, World Kitchen Ltd., Zulily Inc. and other retailers nationwide from February 2012 to October 2012 for about $10.
- Recall date
- February 6, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.