Walmart GE Food Processors recall: Laceration and Fire Hazard
Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard
Why was Walmart GE Food Processors recalled?
The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact Walmart Customer Service toll free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmartstores.com/recalls
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
- General Electric® Food Processors
- Company
- Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Quantity
- About 255,000
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com from September 2009 through February 2011 for a retail price of about $50.
- Recall date
- May 25, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Walmart has received a total of 58 incident reports: 24 reports of the food processor operating without the lid in place, of which 21 resulted in injuries to fingertips; and 34 reports of the unit smoking, including 3 reports of fires.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors. The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.