CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer
CPSC recall 03546 · announced June 24, 2003 · Ontel Products · 32,900 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.
What to do (per CPSC)
Contact Ontel Products to receive a free protective blade cover.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Ontel Products is aware of one report of a consumer cutting her finger while using the product.
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.
Consumer contact: Send an email requesting a protective blade cover to littleredchef@ontelproducts.com 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.