Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported October 5, 2000
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… - a moderate-severity action.
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 moderate-severity CPSC recall-A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenti….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01004 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #01004) was formally reported on October 5, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 220,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 4 from CPSC - 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 220,000
Related Recalls
6
4 from same agency
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.
A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard.
Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| 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…
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