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The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard

Published: March 7, 2013Recall ID: 13132Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Garlic Slicers

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-Slicers
TitleThe Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13132a.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionPampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13132b.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionPampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer, two part
Hazards › NameA blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
Injuries › NameThe Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
Products › NameGarlic Slicers
Products › TypeKitchen Gadgets
Products › Category I D68170
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 286,000
Recall I D1327
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
Importers › NameLeifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
Retailers › NameThe 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.
Recall Date2013-03-07T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Distributors › NameThe Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
Recall Number13132
Remedy Options › OptionReplace
Consumer ContactThe 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.
Last Publish Date2015-01-22T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

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