Norwex · Recalled
Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
- Units
- About 58,000
- Reports
- 41
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $30
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Norwex USA Inc., of Coppell, Texas.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund.
Norwex toll-free at 833-882-5569 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday; email at USnorwexservice@norwex.com; or online at www.norwex.biz and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
