CPSC Recall in 2013: Progressive International Recalls Canning Jar Lifters Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 13-116

Date: February 06, 2013

Product Name: Canning Jar Lifter

Recall Description:

The jar lifter handle can detach. This can cause the tongs to fail to grip and allow a jar being lifted to fall, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Hazard Description:

The jar lifter handle can detach over time due to a missing stainless steel core in the hinge. This can cause the tongs to fail to grip and allow a jar being lifted to fall, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 22,700 in the U.S. and 3,800 in Canada

Incidents:

Progressive International has received no reports of injury or property damage.

Sold At:

AC Sales Co., Ace Hardware, Amazon, Americas Gardening Resources, Bi-Mart, Blain Supply Inc., Chef Central , Cole Hardware, DeNault's True Value Hardware, Heart of America, Home Shopping Club, InterBond Corp. of America, Kitchen Kaboodle, Kitchen Krafts Inc., Lehman Hardware & Appliance Inc., Metropolitan Markets, Marmaxx, Reading China & Glass/Calvert, Supermarket Associates, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Winners Merchants International, World Kitchen Ltd., Zulily Inc. and other retailers nationwide  from February 2012 to October 2012 for about $10.

Manufactured In:

China