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InjuryMarch 7, 2013CPSC #13132

The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
286,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • The Pampered Chef independent consultants nationwide and online at www.pamperedchef.com from January 2009 through July 2011 for about $14 for the individual garlic slicer and $20 for the set.

Photos

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