Recall: The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product:Garlic Slicers
Hazard:A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
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.
Report an Incident Involving this ProductRecall Details
Units
About 286,000
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.
Incidents/Injuries
The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
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.
Distributor
The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
Importer
Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
Manufactured in
China
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
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