The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard

Manufacturer: Leifheit International USA, Inc

Product: Garlic Slicers

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

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.

Remedy: Replace

Sold At: 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.

Units: About 286,000

Consumer Contact: The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com 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.

Company Website: www.pamperedchef.com

CPSC Recall Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-Slicers/