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Kitchen & Cookware/Cutlery & Tools

Norwex Ceramic Knives Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Agency Publication Date: April 21, 2022
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Summary

Norwex USA is recalling about 40,000 ceramic knives because the bamboo handles can break while in use. These knives feature a four-inch ceramic blade and a four-inch bamboo handle with the word "Norwex" printed on it. The firm has received 188 reports of incidents, including 158 instances of the handle breaking, although no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the knife immediately and contact the company for a free replacement.

Risk

The handle on these ceramic knives can break or snap during use, posing a serious risk of cuts or lacerations to the user. There have been 158 reports of handles breaking during use.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves Norwex Ceramic Knives that feature a white ceramic blade and a bamboo handle with the "Norwex" brand name printed on it. The knives are approximately eight inches long with a four-inch blade and a four-inch handle.
  2. Immediately stop using the recalled ceramic knives.
  3. Contact Norwex USA to obtain a free replacement knife and a return kit, which includes a pre-paid return shipping label for the recalled product.
  4. Call Norwex USA Inc. toll-free at 833-882-5569 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, email USNorwexservice@Norwex.com, or visit www.norwex.biz and click on the "Product Recall" link at the bottom of the page.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic knives and contact Norwex USA for information on how to obtain a free replacement and to request a return kit which includes a pre-paid return shipping label.

Contact: Norwex USA Inc. toll-free at 833-882-5569 from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m to 5 p.m CT Saturday, email at USNorwexservice@Norwex.com or at https://norwex.biz/en_US/product-recall or at www.norwex.biz and click on product recall link at the bottom of the page.

Affected Products

Product: Norwex Ceramic Knife
Variants: Bamboo handle, Ceramic blade
Date Ranges: January 2022 through February 2022

The knife measures about eight inches long with a four-inch blade and a four-inch handle. "Norwex" is printed on the handle.

Product Images

Recalled Norwex Ceramic Knife

Recalled Norwex Ceramic Knife

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 22122
Status: Active
Sold By: Norwex USA; Norwex Canada
Distributor: Norwex USA Inc., of Coppell, Texas
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 40,000 (In addition, 2,500 in Canada)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Norwex USA Inc. toll-free at 833-882-5569 from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m to 5 p.m CT Saturday, email at USNorwexservice@Norwex.com or at https://norwex.biz/en_US/product-recall or at www.norwex.biz and click on product recall link at the bottom of the page.
Agency Last Updated: April 21, 2022

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