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Fire / OverheatingMay 25, 2011CPSC #11227

Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard

Brand
Product
Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
Units affected
255,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors. The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.

Hazard

The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

Injuries

Walmart has received a total of 58 incident reports: 24 reports of the food processor operating without the lid in place, of which 21 resulted in injuries to fingertips; and 34 reports of the unit smoking, including 3 reports of fires.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com from September 2009 through February 2011 for a retail price of about $50.
View official CPSC recall

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