CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer

危险说明 Hazard

• The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The recall includes Pro Line apple slicers/corers. The slicers/corers are made of shiny chrome metal with two handles. "Leifheit" is printed on the top of one handle. A symbol code on the underside of the slicer/corer shows a number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture. Any product with a "1" or those with a "2" accompanied by one or two dots are included in the recall.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• Leifheit has received two reports of the blades separating, resulting in minor cuts to the user's fingers.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using these apple slicers/corers immediately and return them to either the place of purchase or the company. Consumers will have their choice of receiving a replacement or a refund.

消费者联系信息

For more information, consumers can contact Leifheit at (866) 695-3434 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

相关企业

制造商：Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.Y.

零售商：Houseware and gourmet cooking stores sold the slicers/corers nationwide, from January 2001 to July 2002, for about $18.