The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·13011·Announced 2012-10-18

Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard

Taphandles is recalling about 24,000 ceramic beer tap handles because they can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Taphandles is recalling about 24,000 ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. The recalled products were sold directly to breweries from November 2002 to May 2006 for between $10 and $23. The handles were manufactured by B&C Industries Ltd, of China, and feature "Taphandles Inc." and "Made in China" engraved on the gray metal base.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard. The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, which poses a risk of cuts to consumers. The source text states that no injuries have been reported.

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

The recalled product

Product
Ceramic Beer Tap Handles
Manufacturer
B&C Industries Ltd, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Drink Dispensers
Hazard
Affected units
24,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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