Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard

The jar lifter handle can detach over time due to a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This can cause the tongs to fail to grip and allow a jar being lifted to fall, posin…

Recall #: 13116
Affected scope: About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada

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The CPSC recalled The recall involves the One Handed Jar Lifter. The jar lifter is a pair of tongs designed….

Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 6, 2013. Reason: The jar lifter handle can detach over time due to a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This can cause…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive Internatio…. Verify recall #13116 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The jar lifter handle can detach over time due to a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This can cause….

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agency class: February 6, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13116 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

The recall involves the One Handed Jar Lifter. The jar lifter is a pair of tongs designed for lifting canning jars out of boiling water. The lifter is red with white handles. It is made of plastic and metal with a nylon coating.

Reason for recall

The jar lifter handle can detach over time due to a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This can cause the tongs to fail to grip and allow a jar being lifted to fall, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.

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	13116
Date reported	February 6, 2013
Date initiated	February 6, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada
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 jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 6, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13116.

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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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