Recall: Saxco International Recalls Carboys Due to Laceration Hazard

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).

Name of product: Carboys

Units: About 8,370

Hazard: The glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carboys and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Recall date: August 10, 2023

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 30 reports of incidents of the recalled carboy's glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Importers: Saxco International, LLC, of Fairfield, California

Manufactured in: China

Consumer contact: Saxco International LLC toll-free at 877-641-4003 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at productrecall@saxco.com or online at www.Saxco.com/productrecall or www.saxco.com and click on "Important Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall number: 23-259