Walmart Recalls Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart

Recalled April 4, 2024 · CPSC recall 24178 · Walmart

Recalled Mainstays Electric Mini Chopper container with blade and lid

Recalled Mainstays Electric Mini Chopper assembled

Hazard

The chopper's blade can operate unexpectedly during assembly or when not enclosed in the container, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 51,750

Incidents / injuries

Walmart has received five reports of lacerations, two of which required medical attention, including stitches. Injuries occurred during assembly of the product or during cleaning/handling of the product.

Description

This recall involves Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers with model number MS14100094536S1. The choppers are rechargeable and cordless, and have a green lid, white body, and clear plastic bowl. They have one blade attachment, which consists of three curved blades on one white plastic spindle. Model number MS14100094536S1 is on the label attached to the bottom of the clear plastic bowl.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled choppers, and contact Walmart to receive a full refund. Consumers can bring the chopper to their nearest Walmart store for a refund.

Contact

Walmart at 800-925-6278 from 7 a.m. through 9 p.m. CT any day, or online at https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls or https://corporate.walmart.com/ and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers

Manufacturer(s)

Shuangma Plastic Manufacturing Inc., of China

Imported by

Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Arkansas

Retailers

Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from August 2022 through October 2023 for between $10 and $15.

Made in

China

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