Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard

The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 13011
Affected scope: About 24,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

B&c Industries Ltd, of China recalled This recall involves ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. "Taphandles….

Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by B&c Industries Ltd, of China in October 18, 2012. Reason: The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic beer tap handles and contact…. Verify recall #13011 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

B&c Industries Ltd, of China issued this CPSC recall-The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers..

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agency class: October 18, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13011 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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.

Product description

This recall involves ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. "Taphandles Inc." and "Made in China" are engraved on the gray metal base of the tap handle.

Reason for recall

The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic beer tap handles and contact Taphandles to receive a free replacement tap handle.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13011
Date reported	October 18, 2012
Date initiated	October 18, 2012
Recalling firm	B&c Industries Ltd, of China
Affected scope	About 24,000
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 ceramic beer tap handles and contact Taphandles to receive a free replacemen…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. "Taphandles Inc." and "Made in China" are engraved on the gray metal base of the tap handle.. Recalled by B&c Industries Ltd, of China. Units affected: About 24,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic beer tap handles and contact Taphandles to receive a free replacement tap handle.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 18, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13011.

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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