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The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Publish Date: Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:00:00 GMTRecall Summary
Name of product:Garlic Slicers
Hazard:A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com or tollfree at (877) 917-2433 anytime. To speak with an operator, consumers can call between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Consumers can also visit the company’s website at www.pamperedchef.com and click on the “Product Alert” tab for more information.
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Units
About 286,000
Description
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.
Incidents/Injuries
The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
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.
Distributor
The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
Importer
Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
Manufactured in
China
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-Slicers
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