CPSC

Canning Jar Lifter Recalled for Laceration Hazard

One Handed Jar Lifter
One Handed Jar Lifter
The jar lifter is designed for lifting canning jars out of boiling water.
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.

What You Should Do

Remedy

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

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.

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Products

Canning Jar Lifter

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

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.

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