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CPSC, QVC Inc. Announce Recall of Food Choppers

Reported: June 24, 2003 Initiated: June 24, 2003 #03545

Product Description

The food chopper is a red plastic hand-held food slicer and dicer, that contains six roller blades at the front and a single slicing blade on the top. It measures approximately 6.5 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width and 2.0 inches in height at its highest point. The food chopper is stamped on the inside of the handle, "Made in W. Germany" and "Famos Gerate", with a four-pointed star. A flexible white plastic cutting mat that has "Little Red Chef" printed in the upper left-hand corner accompanies the food chopper.

Reason for Recall

Consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the Little Red Chef Food Chopper immediately. QVC, Inc. is sending all owners, free of charge, a blade guard that will make the food chopper safer to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The food chopper is a red plastic hand-held food slicer and dicer, that contains six roller blades at the front and a single slicing blade on the top. It measures approximately 6.5 inches in length, 2.5 inches in width and 2.0 inches in height at its highest point. The food chopper is stamped on the inside of the handle, "Made in W. Germany" and "Famos Gerate", with a four-pointed star. A flexible white plastic cutting mat that has "Little Red Chef" printed in the upper left-hand corner accompanies the food chopper.. Recalled by QVC, Inc., of West Chester, Pa.. Units affected: About 7,300.
Why was this product recalled?
Consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the Little Red Chef Food Chopper immediately. QVC, Inc. is sending all owners, free of charge, a blade guard that will make the food chopper safer to use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 24, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03545.