CPSCGeneral Alert
Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: October 18, 2012Recall ID: 13011Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. "Taphandles Inc." and "Made in China" are engraved on the gray metal base of the tap handle.
Affected Products
Ceramic Beer Tap Handles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Taphandles-Recalls-Ceramic-Beer-Tap-Handles-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.130525.13-011-Taphandles_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Taphandles Ceramic Beer Tap Handles |
| Hazards › Name | The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None |
| Products › Name | Ceramic Beer Tap Handles |
| Products › Type | Drink Dispensers |
| Products › Category I D | 68144 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 24,000 |
| Recall I D | 1220 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic beer tap handles and contact Taphandles to receive a free replacement tap handle. |
| Retailers › Name | Taphandles sold the recalled ceramic beer tap handles directly to breweries from November 2002 to May 2006 for between $10 and $23. |
| Recall Date | 2012-10-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. "Taphandles Inc." and "Made in China" are engraved on the gray metal base of the tap handle. |
| Recall Number | 13011 |
| Manufacturers › Name | B&C Industries Ltd, of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Taphandles: toll-free at (877) 855-6383 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.taphandles.com/recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |