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Product Recall Number: 03-546

Why was The Little Red Chef Food Slicer, also known as The Kitchen Magic Food Slicer recalled?

The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.

The Little Red Chef Food Slicer, also known as The Kitchen Magic Food Slicer
Here's product recall specific data for The Little Red Chef Food Slicer, also known as The Kitchen Magic Food Slicer.

  • Product Recall Number: 03-546

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2003-06-23

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: The Little Red Chef Food Slicer, also known as The Kitchen Magic Food Slicer

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J. is voluntarily recalling 32,000 Little Red Chef Food Slicers, also known as The Kitchen Magic Food Slicer. The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.Name of Product: The Little Red Chef Food Slicer, also known as The Kitchen Magic Food SlicerUnits: 32,000Importer: Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.Hazard: The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Ontel Products is aware of one report of a consumer cutting her finger while using the product.Description: 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.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.Manufactured in: GermanyRemedy: Contact Ontel Products to receive a free protective blade cover.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. Consumers that purchased the food slicer from QVC or from trade promotion shows prior to August 2000 are not included in the recall.

  • Hazard Description: The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: 32000

  • Incidents: Ontel Products is aware of one report of a consumer cutting her finger while using the product.

  • Remedy: Contact Ontel Products to receive a free protective blade cover.

  • 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.

  • Importers: Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Germany

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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