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CPSC recall · Reported March 9, 2011

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

The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Recall #
11161
Affected scope
About 159,000
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Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. recalled This recall involves the "skybar™ Air Pump Wine Opener" model number NBSKWA2600. The wine… - a moderate-severity action.

Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC was recalled by Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. in March 9, 2011. Reason: The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine bottle openers. Consumers who p…. Verify recall #11161 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers..

Moderate
severity level
March 9, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11161 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11161) was formally reported on March 9, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 159,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. Consume… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 159,000

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

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 contact QVC. If the wine openers were not purchased through QVC, contact Sunbeam for instructions to obtain a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 11161
Date reported March 9, 2011
Date initiated March 9, 2011
Recalling firm Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Affected scope About 159,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine bottle openers. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers at a QV…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.. Units affected: About 159,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
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 contact QVC. If the wine openers were not purchased through QVC, contact Sunbeam for instructions to obtain a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 9, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11161.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11161) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported March 9, 2011. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.