The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·13116·Announced 2013-02-06

Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard

Progressive International is recalling about 22,700 canning jar lifters in the U.S. because the handle can detach, causing jars to fall and posing a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

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 from falling jars) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Progressive International Corporation is recalling approximately 22,700 One Handed Jar Lifters in the United States and 3,800 in Canada. The product is a pair of red and white tongs designed for lifting canning jars out of boiling water. The jar lifters were sold at various retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Amazon, and Williams-Sonoma, from February 2012 to October 2012 for about $10.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard. The jar lifter handle can detach over time because of a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This failure can cause the tongs to fail to grip, allowing a jar being lifted to fall and potentially cut the user. Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.

Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement. Customer Service can be reached at (800) 426-7101 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by e-mail at [email protected], or online at www.progressiveintl.com.

The recalled product

Product
Canning Jar Lifter
Manufacturer
Progressive International Corporation, of Kent, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Gadgets
Hazard
Affected units
22,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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