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Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC

Reported: March 9, 2011 Initiated: March 9, 2011 #11161

Product Description

This recall involves the "skybar™ Air Pump Wine Opener" model number NBSKWA2600. The wine bottle opener was sold as a four piece set in the following colors: gray, blue, red or silver and black-colored with a black storage box. "skybar" is printed on the side of the wine bottle opener. Model number NBSKWA2600 is printed on the bottom of the wine bottle opener.

Reason for Recall

The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine bottle openers. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers at a QVC store should return them to any QVC store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers through QVC's televised shopping programs or at www.qvc.com were mailed instructions for obtaining a refund. Purchasers who have not received the mailed instructions should contact QVC. If the wine openers were not purchased through QVC, contact Sunbeam for instructions to obtain a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the "skybar™ Air Pump Wine Opener" model number NBSKWA2600. The wine bottle opener was sold as a four piece set in the following colors: gray, blue, red or silver and black-colored with a black storage box. "skybar" is printed on the side of the wine bottle opener. Model number NBSKWA2600 is printed on the bottom of the wine bottle opener.. Recalled by Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.. Units affected: About 159,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine bottle openers. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers at a QVC store should return them to any QVC store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers through QVC's televised shopping programs or at www.qvc.com were mailed instructions for obtaining a refund. Purchasers who have not received the mailed instructions should contact QVC. If the wine openers were not purchased through QVC, contact Sunbeam for instructions to obtain a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 9, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11161.