Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1312.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1312.
Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1312.
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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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on February 6, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 22,700 units are potentially affected.