CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2013-03-07

The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard

13132 · Recalled 2013-03-07 · CPSC page

Pampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer
Pampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer

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.

Hazards

A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.

Reported 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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Garlic SlicersAbout 286,000

Parties

Importer
Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
Distributor
The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
Made in
China
Sold at
The Pampered Chef independent consultants nationwide, online at www.pamperedchef.com, $20 for the set.

Consumer contact

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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Pampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer, two part
Pampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer, two part

Source: CPSC recall 13132. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.