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Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC

Recall 11-161 · March 9, 2011 · Sunbeam Products

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine bottle openers. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers at a QVC store should return them to any QVC store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers through QVC's televised shopping programs or at www.qvc.com were mailed instructions for obtaining a refund. Purchasers who have not received the mailed instructions should contact QVC. If the wine openers were not purchased through QVC, contact Sunbeam for instructions to obtain a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-161 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 9, 2011
Brand
Sunbeam Products
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Wine Bottle Openers
Hazard
Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 159,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 8, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves the "skybar™ Air Pump Wine Opener" model number NBSKWA2600. The wine bottle opener was sold as a four piece set in the following colors: gray, blue, red or silver and black-colored with a black storage box. "skybar" is printed on the side of the wine bottle opener. Model number NBSKWA2600 is printed on the bottom of the wine bottle opener.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Wine Bottle Openers · About 159,000 units

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Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers
Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: QVC retail and employees stores nationwide, QVC's televised shopping programs, and online atwww.qvc.com and http://www.skybarhome.com/ from November 2010 through December 2010 for between $30 and $60.; Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla..

Injuries or incidents reported

Sunbeam has received 52 reports of wine bottles breaking while the opener was being used on them, including 22 reports of injuries. Injuries include lacerations to the hands.

Consumer contact

Contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm's website at www.qvc.com and click on "Wine Bottle Openers". Consumers can also contact Sunbeam toll-free at (888) 759-2279 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.skybarhome.com

Recall history and context

Sunbeam Products appears in 6 CPSC recalls on record. See all Sunbeam Products recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Wine Bottle Openers (About 159,000 units). This recall involves the "skybar™ Air Pump Wine Opener" model number NBSKWA2600.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine bottle openers. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers at a QVC store should return them to any QVC store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers through QVC's televised shopping programs or at www.qvc.com were mailed instructions for obtaining a refund. Purchasers who have not received the mailed instructions should…

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