Rubber Brooms
CPSC Recall #19-771 — August 22, 2019
Product
Rubber Brooms
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.
Hazard
The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Incidents / 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund. Norwex is also contacting all known owners of the recalled brooms directly and through its consultants.
Units Affected
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., of Coppell, Texas.
Manufactured In
China