CPSC2011-03-09
Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC
Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Hazard
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 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.
Sold at
QVC retail and employees stores nationwide, QVC's televised shopping programs, and online atwww.qvc.com and http://www.skybarhome.com/ from November 2010 through December 2010 for between $30 and $60.
Affected count
About 159,000
Injuries reported
Sunbeam has received 52 reports of wine bottles breaking while the opener was being used on them, including 22 reports of injuries. Injuries include lacerations to the hands.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Wine Bottle Openers
Consumer contact
Contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm's website at www.qvc.com and click on "Wine Bottle Openers". Consumers can also contact Sunbeam toll-free at (888) 759-2279 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.skybarhome.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Sunbeam-Products-Recalls-Wine-Openers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Sold-by-QVCDon't want to check this manually?
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