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

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

Recall #: 02239
Affected scope: About 31,000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.y. recalled The recall includes Pro Line apple slicers/corers. The slicers/corers are made of shiny c….

CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer was recalled by Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.y. in August 29, 2002. Reason: The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and f…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these apple slicers/corers immediately and return them to eit…. Verify recall #02239 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and f….

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agency class: August 29, 2002
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02239 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, 6 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.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02239
Date reported	August 29, 2002
Date initiated	August 29, 2002
Recalling firm	Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.y.
Affected scope	About 31,000
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 apple slicers/corers immediately and return them to either the place of purchase or the company…

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 29, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02239.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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