Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled Norwex Rubber broom
Rubber Brooms
Recall Date: August 22nd, 2019 Units: About 58,000 Hazards:
The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user. Remedies:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund.
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.
Images:
Recalled Norwex Rubber broom
Recalled rubber brooms have “Norwex” printed on the brush head
Consumer Contact:
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 [email protected]; or online at www.norwex.biz and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
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.
Retailers:
Norwex Consultant events and parties through direct order and online at www.norwex.biz from January 2019 through June 2019 for about $30.