CPSCRecalled Aug 29, 2002 · #02239
CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer
Hazard
The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
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The recall includes Pro Line apple slicers/corers. The slicers/corers are made of shiny chrome metal with two handles. "Leifheit" is printed on the top of one handle. A symbol code on the underside of the slicer/corer shows a number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture. Any product with a "1" or those with a "2" accompanied by one or two dots are included in the recall.
Product details
- Product
- Apple Slicer/Corer
- Type
- Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- Manufacturer
- Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Houseware and gourmet cooking stores sold the slicers/corers nationwide, from January 2001 to July 2002, for about $18.
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these apple slicers/corers immediately and return them to either the place of purchase or the company. Consumers will have their choice of receiving a replacement or a refund.