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Examples of Cuisinart food processors with riveted blades
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Affected model numbers
Why it was recalled
The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
69
Incident reports to the firm
1
Injuries reported
0
SaferProducts.gov reports
Conair has received 69 reports of consumers finding broken pieces of the blade in processed food, including 30 reports of mouth lacerations or tooth injuries.
The official remedy
Remedy type: replace
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor's riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade.
Product and sales details
UnitsAbout 8 million (in addition, about 300,000 were sold in Canada)
Made inChina
Sold atDepartment, gourmet and specialty stores nationwide and on various websites
Sales periodJuly 1996 – December 2015
Price$100 to $350
How to reach the firm
Phone
877-339-2534
7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a
Recall page
www.cuisinart.com
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