The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-03-07). Hazards: laceration. About 286,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13132 |
| Published | 2013-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Kitchen Gadgets |
| Products | Garlic Slicers |
| Firm named in the title | The Pampered Chef |
| Firms | Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York (importer); The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 286,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | The Pampered Chef independent consultants nationwide and online at www.pamperedchef.com from January 2009 through July 2011 for about $14 for the individual garlic slicer and $20 for the set. |
Description
This recall involves The Pampered Chef garlic slicers sold individually and with a garlic peeler. The garlic slicers were sold under product numbers 1113 (individual) and 2578 (set). The two-piece white plastic, tube shaped slicer measures 2 ¼ inches by 3 ½ inches and has two blades on the end. "The Pampered Chef" is engraved on the top cover.
Hazard
A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
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