Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 09343 · Sep 16, 2009 · Trudeau Corporation
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09343
- Date
- Sep 16, 2009
- Company
- Trudeau Corporation
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Trudeau Garlic Duo Slicers
- Product type
- Kitchen Gadgets
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This product is a combination garlic press and slicer. Recalled model numbers 998009, 998010 or 998010CB were printed on the product's packing card, hang tag, or UPC label, but not on the product. The units have "Trudeau" embossed on the handle.
What can happen
The garlic duo's slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled Garlic Duo immediately and contact Trudeau for directions on how to return the recalled product and receive a free replacement garlic press and a complimentary set of 3 flipper measuring spoons.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the product's slicer blades breaking.
- Sold at
- Department and retail stores nationwide for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trudeau garlic duo slicers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled Garlic Duo immediately and contact Trudeau for directions on how to return the recalled product and receive a free replacement garlic press and a complimentary set of 3 flipper measuring spoons.
What is the hazard?
The garlic duo's slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.