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Saxco International Recalls Carboys Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall 23-259 · August 10, 2023 · Saxco

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-259 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 10, 2023
Brand
Saxco
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Carboys
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 8,370
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 10, 2023

What was recalled

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).

Is my product affected?

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

  • Carboys · About 8,370 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Saxco International, LLC, of Fairfield, California; Brewers Supply Group, Inc., d/b/a BSG HandCraft ("BSG"), of Shakopee, Minnesota.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 30 reports of incidents of the recalled carboy's glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Carboys (About 8,370 units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 10, 2023. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.