Meijer Recalls French Fry Cutters Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 19123 · announced May 16, 2019 · Triace · 5,800 units affected
The product
This recall involves Grand Gourmet french fry cutters. The stainless steel cutters are silver and have black rubber pads at the base. They come with two interchangeable blades, one with 36 holes for thicker fries and another one with 64 holes for thinner fries. Model number 54078 and UPC 7-13733-70625-4 are printed on the product packaging.
The hazard
The french fry cutter's blade can detach, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled french fry cutters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Meijer has received 12 reports of blade detachment. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin from February 2018 through February 2019 for about $20.
Consumer contact: Meijer at 800-927-8699 anytime or online at www.meijer.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.