CPSC recall · Reported October 5, 2000
CPSC, KitchenAid Announce Recall to Repair Food Processors
A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors sold under the model name….
CPSC, KitchenAid Announce Recall to Repair Food Processors was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 5, 2000. Reason: A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenti…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAi…. Verify recall #01004 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenti….
- None
- agency class
- October 5, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01004 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors sold under the model names Little Classic™, Little Ultra Power® and 7-Cup Ultra Power®. "KitchenAid" is on the front and bottom of the unit. The model name is on the side of the unit. The recalled units can be identified by their model and serial numbers, which are located on the bottom of the unit. Recalled units have model numbers beginning with KFP300, 4KFP300 and RRKFP300 (Little Classic™), KFP350, 4KFP350 and RRKFP350 (Little Ultra Power®) and KFP450 and RRKFP450 (7-Cup Ultra Power®). The serial numbers begin with WJG, WJH, WJI, WJJ, and WJK00 to WJK33. The food processors are white, almond cream, blue, red, green, yellow or black. They are made in France and are UL listed.
Reason for recall
A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01004 |
| Date reported | October 5, 2000 |
| Date initiated | October 5, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 220,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade un…
- Check the recall number (01004) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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