Avon Recalls Nut Chopper Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-07-15). Hazards: fall, injury. About 27,000 units in the US and 5,100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15183 |
| Published | 2015-07-15 |
| Last updated | 2015-07-15 |
| Product category | Food Grinders |
| Products | Nut chopper |
| Firm named in the title | Avon |
| Firms | Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y. (importer) |
| Units (US) | 27,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 5,100 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Independent Avon sales representatives nationwide and online at Avon.com from June 2013 through December 2013 for between about $10 and $13. |
Description
This recall involves a nut chopper sold by Avon. The recalled nut chopper is 7 1/2 inches tall and has clear plastic upper and lower chambers connected by an orange plastic grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism has metal tines and a metal crank arm with an orange plastic grip handle. The lower chamber has a removable orange base and markings that show it holds about 1 1/4 cup of materials. The upper chamber has orange plastic lid. The product identification number found on the outside of the Nut Chopper individual, corrugated box packaging was F3730731 and the brochure number was 978-044.
Hazard
The tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Avon received seven reports of the chopper bending or breaking, including two instances in which the tine fragments were found in the food prepared by the consumer but not swallowed. There have been no reports of injury.
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