CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-08-29). Hazards: laceration. About 31,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02239 |
| Published | 2002-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2025-10-13 |
| Product category | Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor |
| Products | Apple Slicer/Corer |
| Firm named in the title | Leifheit International USA |
| Firms | Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 31,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Houseware and gourmet cooking stores sold the slicers/corers nationwide, from January 2001 to July 2002, for about $18. |
Description
The recall includes Pro Line apple slicers/corers. The slicers/corers are made of shiny chrome metal with two handles. "Leifheit" is printed on the top of one handle. A symbol code on the underside of the slicer/corer shows a number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture. Any product with a "1" or those with a "2" accompanied by one or two dots are included in the recall.
Hazard
The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these apple slicers/corers immediately and return them to either the place of purchase or the company. Consumers will have their choice of receiving a replacement or a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Leifheit has received two reports of the blades separating, resulting in minor cuts to the user's fingers.
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