Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 19771. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund.
CPSC recall 19771 has the recall date 22 Aug 2019. The notice names the firm Norwex. The recall has about 58,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Norwex has received 41 reports of the broom handle breaking in half during use, including six reports of minor injuries to user hands or fingers. |
|---|---|
| Units | 58,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves extendable indoor/outdoor white rubber brooms that adjust in height from 30.7 to 40.6 inches long. The "Norwex" logo is located on the plastic head covering the rubber bristles. An embossed date stamp code of 18/9, 18/10, 18/11 or 18/12 is located on the screw joint and lock base. |
| Product | Rubber Brooms, About 58,000 |
| Sold at | Norwex Consultant events and parties through direct order and online at www.norwex.biz from January 2019 through June 2019 for about $30. |
| Importer | Norwex USA Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 58,000Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls on the register that name Norwex
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2022 | Norwex USA Recalls Ceramic Knives Due to Laceration Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 19771The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 19771. https://recallregister.com/product/8640-norwex-recalls-rubber-brooms-due-to-laceration-hazard-recall-alert/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 19771 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Norwex has received 41 reports of the broom handle breaking in half during use, including six reports of minor injuries to user hands or fingers.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Norwex Consultant events and parties through direct order and online at www.norwex.biz from January 2019 through June 2019 for about $30.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 19771?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 19771?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 58,000