CPSC2002-08-29
CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer
Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
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.
Sold at
Houseware and gourmet cooking stores sold the slicers/corers nationwide, from January 2001 to July 2002, for about $18.
Affected count
About 31,000
Injuries reported
Leifheit has received two reports of the blades separating, resulting in minor cuts to the user's fingers.
Products
Apple Slicer/Corer
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Leifheit at (866) 695-3434 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Leifheit-International-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Apple-SlicerCorer-Don't want to check this manually?
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