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Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard

Name: Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
Brand: Progressive International
SKU: CPSC-13116
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 6, 2013Recall ID: 13116Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Canning Jar Lifter

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Progressive-International-Recalls-Canning-Jar-Lifters
Title	Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.140955.1-13116%2520jar%2520lifter%2520ckc-100%2520LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	One Handed Jar Lifter
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.140971.2-13116%2520jar%2520lifter%2520in%2520use%2520LARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	The jar lifter is designed for lifting canning jars out of boiling water.
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.
Products › Name	Canning Jar Lifter
Products › Type	Kitchen Gadgets
Products › Category I D	68170
Products › Number Of Units	About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada
Recall I D	1312
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.
Importers › Name	Progressive International Corporation, of Kent, Wash.
Retailers › Name	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	2013-02-06T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	13116
Remedy Options › Option	Replace
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/19511r-eng.php
Consumer 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 jarlifter@progressiveintl.com; or online at www.progressiveintl.com and click on "Recall Information" for additional information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-20T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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