The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 13132 · Mar 7, 2013 · The Pampered Chef
286,000
units affected
286,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13132
- Date
- Mar 7, 2013
- Company
- The Pampered Chef
- Units affected
- 286,000
- Product
- Garlic Slicers
- Product type
- Kitchen Gadgets
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled garlic slicers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
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.