Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19771 · announced August 22, 2019 · Norwex · 58,000 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Norwex Consultant events and parties through direct order and online at www.norwex.biz from January 2019 through June 2019 for about $30.
Consumer 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 USnorwexservice@norwex.com; or online at www.norwex.biz and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.