Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled February 6, 2013 · CPSC recall 13116 · Progressive

The jar lifter is designed for lifting canning jars out of boiling water.

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.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.

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 [email protected]; or online at www.progressiveintl.com and click on "Recall Information" for additional information.

Product

Canning Jar Lifter

Imported by

Progressive International Corporation, of Kent, Wash.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

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