CPSCJune 24, 2003

CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer

CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer

Why was CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer recalled?

The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Contact Ontel Products to receive a free protective blade cover. Contact: Send an email requesting a protective blade cover to [email protected] or write to Ontel Products Corporation, 21 Law Drive, Fairfield, New Jersey, 07004. Owners should include their name and mailing address, in order to receive the protective blade cover.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
The Little Red Chef Food Slicer, also known as The Kitchen Magic Food Slicer
Company
Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.
Quantity
32,900
Sold at
QVC, TV direct sales, trade promotion shows nationwide. These food slicers were sold between August 2000 and May 2003 for less than $15.
Recall date
June 24, 2003
Incidents / injuries
Ontel Products is aware of one report of a consumer cutting her finger while using the product.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled red plastic food slicer and dicer contains six roller blades at the front and a single slicing blade on the top. The food slicer is stamped "Made in W. Germany" and "Famos Gerate" on the inside of handle and has a four-pointed star. Only food slicers sold without the protective blade cover are included in this recall.

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