Walmart Recalls Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Recall 24178 · Apr 4, 2024 · Walmart
51,750
units affected
51,750
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24178
- Date
- Apr 4, 2024
- Company
- Walmart
- Units affected
- 51,750
- Product
- Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers with model number MS14100094536S1. The choppers are rechargeable and cordless, and have a green lid, white body, and clear plastic bowl. They have one blade attachment, which consists of three curved blades on one white plastic spindle. Model number MS14100094536S1 is on the label attached to the bottom of the clear plastic bowl.
What can happen
The chopper's blade can operate unexpectedly during assembly or when not enclosed in the container, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled choppers, and contact Walmart to receive a full refund. Consumers can bring the chopper to their nearest Walmart store for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Walmart has received five reports of lacerations, two of which required medical attention, including stitches. Injuries occurred during assembly of the product or during cleaning/handling of the product.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from August 2022 through October 2023 for between $10 and $15.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mainstays electric mini choppers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled choppers, and contact Walmart to receive a full refund. Consumers can bring the chopper to their nearest Walmart store for a refund.
What is the hazard?
The chopper's blade can operate unexpectedly during assembly or when not enclosed in the container, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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.