CPSCGeneral Alert
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-Slicers |
| Title | The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13132a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Pampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13132b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Pampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer, two part |
| Hazards › Name | A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger. |
| Products › Name | Garlic Slicers |
| Products › Type | Kitchen Gadgets |
| Products › Category I D | 68170 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 286,000 |
| Recall I D | 1327 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2013-03-07T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 13132 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |