Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published October 29, 2020
Mueller Austria Onion Choppers Recall: Serious Laceration Hazard
Mueller Austria recalls onion choppers with a locking tab that can detach, causing hand injuries. Consumers must stop using and get a free replacement with improved safety.
“Mueller Austria Onion Choppers Recall: Serious Laceration Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2979-mueller-austria-onion-choppers-recall-serious-laceration-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8928 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Mueller-Austria-Recalls-Onion-Choppers-Due-to-Serious-Laceration-Hazard).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Oct. 29, 2020, that Mueller Austria is recalling Onion Chopper Pro units due to a laceration hazard. Consumers should stop using the choppers and contact the company for a free replacement.
How to tell if you have it
Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro
Model M-700
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled onion choppers and contact Mueller Austria for a free replacement model with a newly-designed locking tab. Contact the company toll-free at 888-990-9066 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.muellerdirect.com.
The hazard
The product's locking tab can detach from the rest of the unit during use, causing hands and fingers to slide into the blades. Mueller Austria has received 266 incidents of the tab breaking, resulting in 137 laceration injuries to the hands and fingers.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include DR Power Lawn Mowers Recall: Laceration Hazard from Blade Control Failure (2026-08-06) and DR Power Leaf Vacuums Recall: Laceration Hazard from Loose Pieces (2026-01-08).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Mueller Austria logo on the chopper and model number M-700 on the product or packaging. Only choppers with a locking tab that slides toward the blades are included in this recall.
Brand
Mueller Austria
Product
Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled onion choppers to prevent serious lacerations.
Contact Mueller Austria
Reach out to Mueller Austria for a free replacement model with a newly-designed locking tab.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled onion choppers and contact Mueller Austria for a free replacement model with a newly-designed locking tab.
Take action
Contact Mueller Austria
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mueller Austria to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8928 — Mueller Austria Onion Choppers Recall: Serious Laceration Hazard
Hello,
I own a Mueller Austria Onion Choppers Recall: Serious Laceration Hazard that is covered by recall 8928 from Mueller Austria.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled onion choppers and contact Mueller Austria for a free replacement model with a newly-designed locking tab.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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