Saxco International Recalls Carboys Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 23259 · announced August 10, 2023 · Saxco · 8,370 units affected
The product
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).
The hazard
The glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 30 reports of incidents of the recalled carboy's glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Various stores nationwide and online from September 2022 through March 2023 for between $16 and $31 for carboys sold individually and for between $90 and $150 when sold in a kit.
Consumer contact: Saxco International LLC toll-free at 877-641-4003 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at productrecall@saxco.com or online at www.Saxco.com/productrecall or www.saxco.com and click on "Important Safety Recall" 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.