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Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled August 22, 2019 · CPSC recall 19771 · Norwex

Recalled rubber brooms have “Norwex” printed on the brush head

Hazard

The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 58,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund.

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 [email protected]; or online at www.norwex.biz and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Product

Rubber Brooms

Imported by

Norwex USA Inc., of Coppell, Texas.

Retailers

Norwex Consultant events and parties through direct order and online at www.norwex.biz from January 2019 through June 2019 for about $30.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →