Meijer Recalls French Fry Cutters Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 19123 · May 16, 2019 · Meijer
5,800
units affected
5,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19123
- Date
- May 16, 2019
- Company
- Meijer
- Units affected
- 5,800
- Product
- Grand Gourmet french fry cutters
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Grand Gourmet french fry cutters. The stainless steel cutters are silver and have black rubber pads at the base. They come with two interchangeable blades, one with 36 holes for thicker fries and another one with 64 holes for thinner fries. Model number 54078 and UPC 7-13733-70625-4 are printed on the product packaging.
What can happen
The french fry cutter's blade can detach, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled french fry cutters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Meijer has received 12 reports of blade detachment. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin from February 2018 through February 2019 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled grand gourmet french fry cutters?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled french fry cutters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The french fry cutter's blade can detach, posing a laceration hazard.
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.