CPSC, QVC Inc. Announce Recall of Food Choppers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-06-24). Hazards: laceration. About 7,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03545 |
| Published | 2003-06-24 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-16 |
| Product category | Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor |
| Products | Little Red Chef Food Choppers |
| Firm named in the title | QVC Inc. |
| Firms | QVC, Inc., of West Chester, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Units (US) | 7,300 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | QVC, Inc. sold the food chopper nationwide, from February 2002 through July 2002, for about $15. |
Description
The food chopper is a red plastic hand-held food slicer and dicer, that contains six roller blades at the front and a single slicing blade on the top. It measures approximately 6.5 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width and 2.0 inches in height at its highest point. The food chopper is stamped on the inside of the handle, "Made in W. Germany" and "Famos Gerate", with a four-pointed star. A flexible white plastic cutting mat that has "Little Red Chef" printed in the upper left-hand corner accompanies the food chopper.
Hazard
Consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Little Red Chef Food Chopper immediately. QVC, Inc. is sending all owners, free of charge, a blade guard that will make the food chopper safer to use.
Incidents and injuries
QVC, Inc. is aware of one incident, in which a consumer reported that she had received a laceration from the top blade, while using the product.
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