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The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled March 7, 2013 · CPSC recall 13132 · The Pampered Chef

Pampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer, two part

Hazard

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

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 286,000

Incidents / injuries

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

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.

Contact

The Pampered Chef at [email protected] or tollfree at (877) 917-2433 anytime. To speak with an operator, consumers can call between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Consumers can also visit the company's website at www.pamperedchef.com and click on the "Product Alert" tab for more information.

Product

Garlic Slicers

Imported by

Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York

Distributed by

The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →