CPSC2013-03-07
The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 286,000
Injuries reported
The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Garlic Slicers
Consumer contact
The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com or tollfree at (877) 917-2433 anytime. To speak with an operator, consumers can call between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Consumers can also visit the company's website at www.pamperedchef.com and click on the "Product Alert" tab for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-SlicersDon't want to check this manually?
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