Recalls / 2013-11-21

Cuisinart Recalls Food Processors Due to Laceration Hazard

14029 · Recalled 2013-11-21 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves nine models of Cuisinart food processors including, MFP-107, MFP-107BC, MFP-107BCWS, MFP-107BK, MFP-107BKWS, MFP-107DCWS, MFP-107MGSLT, MFP-107MR or MFP-107WS. The model number is on the underside of the food processor base. The food processors were sold in white, black, brush chrome, metallic gray, metallic red and silver colors. They have a seven cup plastic work bowl and three push buttons "On," "Pulse" and "Off." Cuisinart is stamped on the front.

Hazards

The reversible slicing/shredding disc can loosen when in use and the blade can strike and break the food processor's cover. The cover's broken plastic pieces can hit consumers, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

Cuisinart has received one report of an incident involving a consumer being struck on the cheek by a piece of the food processor's plastic cover that cracked off while the reversible slicing disc was being used. No medical attention was sought.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processors and contact Cuisinart to receive a free replacement lid and reversible slicing/shredding disc.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Cuisinart 7-cup food processors		About 25,000

Parties

Distributor: Cuisinart, a division of Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.
Made in: China
Sold at: Belk, Best Buy, Dillards, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Sears, Williams-Sonoma, other, online at Amazon.com, Zappos.com

Consumer contact

Cuisinart toll-free at (877) 339-2534 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday or Sunday, or online www.cuisinart.com and click on Recall for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 14029. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.