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Product recall · CPSCMarch 7, 2013Serious
The Pampered Chef Garlic Slicers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 286,000
- Recall date
- March 7, 2013
- Brand
- Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
- Made or distributed by
- The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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