Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
USNorwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves extendable indoor/outdoor white rubber brooms that adjust in height from 30.7 to 40.6 inches long. The "Norwex" logo is located on the plastic head covering the rubber bristles. An embossed date stamp code of 18/9, 18/10, 18/11 or 18/12 is located on the screw joint and lock base.
Affected Products
Rubber Brooms
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Norwex-Recalls-Rubber-Brooms-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1558_1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Norwex Rubber broom |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1558_2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled rubber brooms have “Norwex” printed on the brush head |
| Hazards › Name | The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | Norwex has received 41 reports of the broom handle breaking in half during use, including six reports of minor injuries to user hands or fingers. |
| Products › Name | Rubber Brooms |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 58,000 |
| Recall I D | 8640 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Norwex USA Inc., of Coppell, Texas. |
| Retailers › Name | Norwex Consultant events and parties through direct order and online at www.norwex.biz from January 2019 through June 2019 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2019-08-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves extendable indoor/outdoor white rubber brooms that adjust in height from 30.7 to 40.6 inches long. The "Norwex" logo is located on the plastic head covering the rubber bristles. An embossed date stamp code of 18/9, 18/10, 18/11 or 18/12 is located on the screw joint and lock base. |
| Recall Number | 19771 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70761r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | Norwex toll-free at 833-882-5569 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday; email at USnorwexservice@norwex.com; or online at www.norwex.biz and click on “Product Recalls” for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2019-08-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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