CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer
Published: August 29, 2002Recall ID: 02239Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes Pro Line apple slicers/corers. The slicers/corers are made of shiny chrome metal with two handles. "Leifheit" is printed on the top of one handle. A symbol code on the underside of the slicer/corer shows a number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture. Any product with a "1" or those with a "2" accompanied by one or two dots are included in the recall.
Affected Products
Apple Slicer/Corer
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Leifheit-International-USA-Announce-Recall-of-Apple-SlicerCorer- |
| Title | CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/apple-slice-core.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Apple Slicer/Corer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/applecode.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture |
| Hazards › Name | The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and fingers. |
| Injuries › Name | Leifheit has received two reports of the blades separating, resulting in minor cuts to the user's fingers. |
| Products › Name | Apple Slicer/Corer |
| Products › Type | Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor |
| Products › Category I D | 1951 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 31,000 |
| Recall I D | 2209 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Houseware and gourmet cooking stores sold the slicers/corers nationwide, from January 2001 to July 2002, for about $18. |
| Recall Date | 2002-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes Pro Line apple slicers/corers. The slicers/corers are made of shiny chrome metal with two handles. "Leifheit" is printed on the top of one handle. A symbol code on the underside of the slicer/corer shows a number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture. Any product with a "1" or those with a "2" accompanied by one or two dots are included in the recall. |
| Recall Number | 02239 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.Y. |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-10-13T00:00:00 |