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Fall / CollapseOctober 29, 2020CPSC #21017

Mueller Austria Recalls Onion Choppers Due to Serious Laceration Hazard

Product
Other Products
Units affected
106,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

Hong Kong

Where it was sold

  • Online at Amazon.com from September 2016 through July 2020 for about $20.

Photos

Recalled Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro model number M-700Recalled choppers have locking tabs that can be pushed towards the blades in order to lock into place.Recalled choppers have locking tabs that can be pushed towards the blades in order to lock into place.
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