Far East Brokers Recalls Pineapple Corer & Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 19125 · announced May 23, 2019 · Ningbo Overpass International Trading Co · 2,300 units affected
The product
This recall involves Pineapple Corer & Slicers sold under Fabulous Home brand. The corer & slicer is white with a black top and made mostly from plastic with a metal blade. It works much like a cork screw to core and slice pineapples.
The hazard
The metal blade of the slicer can detach, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the Fabulous Home brand Pineapple Corer & Slicer and contact Far East Brokers for instructions on receiving a full refund Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Far East has received one report of the metal blade becoming detached. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Coborn's and Bashas grocery stores in Minnesota, South Dakota, Arizona and New Mexico from February 2019 through April 2019 for about $4.
Consumer contact: Far East Brokers & Consultants at 800-619-0487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET or email at customerservice@fareastbrokers.com or online at https://fareastbrokers.com/ and click on “Product Recalls” and then “Pineapple Corer & Slicer” 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.