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Saxco International Recalls Carboys Due to Laceration Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #23259
Saxco International Recalls Carboys Due to Laceration Hazard
Saxco International, LLC, of Fairfield, California · Carboys
Product Description
This recall involves carboys which are glass jugs used for holding and transporting various liquids, including beer, wine, cider and mead made by consumers in their homes. The carboys were sold in three-, five-, six- and six-point-five-gallon sizes. The carboys have the Saxco logo on the bottom of the carboy. The carboys were sold individually or in TrueBrew or HCS equipment kits (for five- and six-gallon carboys).
Hazard
The glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received 30 reports of incidents of the recalled carboy's glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
Saxco International, LLC, of Fairfield, California has voluntarily recalled about 8,370 of Carboys as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on August 10, 2023. The glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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