December 17, 2025 – Consumers are being alerted to a potential safety hazard involving a tea infuser sold under the BLIGKO brand on Amazon. A recent incident report details a consumer sustaining a deep laceration while cleaning the product, attributing the injury to an unfinished, sharp edge on the stainless steel lid component.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On November 20, 2025, an adult consumer reported a significant safety hazard with a BLIGKO Tea Infuser purchased from Amazon.com (ASIN: B0BKS9W22L). The incident occurred during the first cleaning of the product. As part of a routine and necessary hygiene practice for food-contact items, the consumer removed the silicone outer cover from the lid component to facilitate thorough cleaning.
While handling the lid component – described as a flat, circular stainless steel disc with an attached silicone pull handle – the consumer discovered an “extremely sharp, unfinished edge” along its perimeter. This sharp edge resulted in a deep laceration to the consumer’s finger, highlighting a critical manufacturing defect. The report specifically states that the manufacturer failed to adequately finish or deburr the edges of this metal component, creating an inherent cutting hazard during normal use and cleaning of the product.
Safety Concerns
This incident with the BLIGKO Tea Infuser presents several serious safety concerns:
- Immediate Dangers: The primary and immediate danger is the risk of severe lacerations. Unfinished or sharp metal edges can easily cut skin, leading to deep wounds, significant bleeding, and the potential need for medical attention, including stitches.
- Long-Term Risks: Beyond immediate injury, deep cuts carry risks of infection if not properly treated, potential nerve damage, and scarring. Repeated exposure or incidental contact could lead to further injuries.
- Who Might Be Affected: While the reported incident involved an adult, anyone handling the product, including other adults, teenagers, or even children if they were to assist with cleaning or come into contact with the lid, could be at risk. The foreseeable use of a tea infuser involves regular handling and cleaning, placing all users at risk.
- Manufacturing Defect: The core of the safety concern lies in the apparent manufacturing defect – the failure to properly deburr or finish the metal edges. This indicates a lapse in quality control and poses an unacceptable risk in a product designed for regular human contact.
- Property Damage Potential: In this specific incident, there is no direct property damage potential. However, the risk to personal safety is paramount.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a BLIGKO Tea Infuser (ASIN: B0BKS9W22L) or a similar tea infuser with an extra-fine mesh and silicone lid:
- Immediately Stop Using the Product: Do not handle the lid component, especially around its edges, if you suspect it may have sharp, unfinished surfaces.
- Inspect Your Product Carefully: Before any further use or cleaning, visually inspect the stainless steel lid component, particularly the perimeter, for any sharp or unfinished edges. Use extreme caution and consider wearing protective gloves if you must handle it.
- Seek Medical Attention: If you have experienced a cut or injury from this product, seek immediate medical attention for proper treatment and to prevent infection.
- Contact the Retailer/Manufacturer: Report your concerns directly to Amazon or Shenzhen Canmu Trading Co., Ltd. dba BLIGKO.
- Report the Incident: File a detailed incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. Your report helps identify hazardous products and prompts potential recalls or safety improvements. Include as much detail as possible, photographs of the defect, and any injuries sustained.
Manufacturer’s Response
As of the date of this report, the manufacturer, Shenzhen Canmu Trading Co., Ltd. dba BLIGKO, has not provided a response to the reported incident.
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.