Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard
Recall 11227 · May 25, 2011 · Walmart
255,000
units affected
255,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11227
- Date
- May 25, 2011
- Company
- Walmart
- Units affected
- 255,000
- Product
- General Electric® Food Processors
- Product type
- Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors. The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.
What can happen
The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Walmart has received a total of 58 incident reports: 24 reports of the food processor operating without the lid in place, of which 21 resulted in injuries to fingertips; and 34 reports of the unit smoking, including 3 reports of fires.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com from September 2009 through February 2011 for a retail price of about $50.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled general electric® food processors?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire 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.