Norwex Recalls Rubber Brooms Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2019-08-22. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 58,000Units
2019-08-22Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The broom handles can break in half, exposing a metal inner rim, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
- 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.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brooms and contact Norwex for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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