Recalls / 2006-12-19
Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Farberware® Fruit Slicer and Corer Due to Laceration Hazard
07065 · Recalled 2006-12-19 · CPSC page
Description
The recalled product is the Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer with model number 78350. The model number is written on the packaging. The fruit slicer/corer is an eight-section round metal blade encircled in hard black plastic with two handles. "FARBERWARE" is printed on the top of the handle.
Hazards
The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Reported injuries
Lifetime Brands has received 34 reports of the blade separating from the handle, including nine reports of cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using this fruit slicer/corer immediately and return it to Lifetime Brands Inc. for a refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer | About 207,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Lifetime Brands Inc.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Grocery, hardware, discount, other retail from January 1999 through October 2006 for about $4.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Lifetime Brands Inc. at toll-free (888) 568-1533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to fruitslicer@lifetimebrands.com
Source: CPSC recall 07065. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.