Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 13116. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the jar lifter and contact Progressive International Corporation for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 13116 has the recall date 6 Feb 2013. The notice names the firm Progressive International. The recall has about 22,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Kitchen Gadgets.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage. |
|---|---|
| Units | 22,700 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Canning Jar Lifter, About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada, Kitchen Gadgets |
| Sold at | AC Sales Co., Ace Hardware, Amazon, Americas Gardening Resources, Bi-Mart, Blain Supply Inc., Chef Central , Cole Hardware, DeNault's True Value Hardware, Heart of America, Home Shopping Club, InterBond Corp. of America, Kitchen Kaboodle, Kitchen Krafts Inc., Lehman Hardware and Appliance Inc.,… |
| Importer | Progressive International Corporation |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 22,700Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Kitchen Gadgets
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Progressive International
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13116The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13116. https://recallregister.com/product/1312-progressive-international-recalls-canning-jar-lifters-due-to-laceratio/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13116 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
AC Sales Co., Ace Hardware, Amazon, Americas Gardening Resources, Bi-Mart, Blain Supply Inc., Chef Central , Cole Hardware, DeNault's True Value Hardware, Heart of America, Home Shopping Club, InterBond Corp. of America, Kitchen Kaboodle, Kitchen Krafts Inc., Lehman Hardware and Appliance Inc.,…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13116?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13116?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada