Recalls / 2020-10-29

Mueller Austria Recalls Onion Choppers Due to Serious Laceration Hazard

21017 · Recalled 2020-10-29 · CPSC page

Recalled Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro model number M-700

Description

This recall involves models of the Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro, model number M-700. The gray and green choppers come with two stainless steel discs, 4-cup clear container and cleaning brush. Only onion choppers that have a locking tab that can be pushed towards the blades in order to properly lock into place are included in this recall. The Mueller Austria logo is printed on the side of the chopper. The model number is located on the product itself or on the chopper's packaging.

Hazards

The product's locking tab can detach from the rest of the unit during use, causing hands and fingers to slide into the blades.

Reported injuries

Mueller Austria has received 266 incidents of the tab breaking, resulting in 137 laceration injuries to the hands and fingers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled onion choppers and contact Mueller Austria for a free replacement model with a newly-designed locking tab.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro		About 106,000

Parties

Importer: Mueller Austria, of Oakland, Calif.
Made in: Hong Kong
Sold at: Online at Amazon.com

Consumer contact

Mueller Austria toll-free at 888-990-9066 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.muellerdirect.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

More images

Recalled choppers have locking tabs that can be pushed towards the blades in order to lock into place.

Source: CPSC recall 21017. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.