Carboys
CPSC Recall #23-259 — August 10, 2023
Product
Carboys
Description
This recall involves carboys which are glass jugs used for holding and transporting various liquids, including beer, wine, cider and mead made by consumers in their homes. The carboys were sold in three-, five-, six- and six-point-five-gallon sizes. The carboys have the Saxco logo on the bottom of the carboy. The carboys were sold individually or in TrueBrew or HCS equipment kits (for five- and six-gallon carboys).
Hazard
The glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 30 reports of incidents of the recalled carboy’s glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 8,370
Sold At
Various stores nationwide and online from September 2022 through March 2023 for between $16 and $31 for carboys sold individually and for between $90 and $150 when sold in a kit.
Importer
Saxco International, LLC, of Fairfield, California
Manufactured In
China