CPSC recall · Reported June 24, 2003
CPSC, QVC Inc. Announce Recall of Food Choppers
Consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product.
Qvc, Inc., of West Chester, Pa. recalled The food chopper is a red plastic hand-held food slicer and dicer, that contains six roll….
CPSC, QVC Inc. Announce Recall of Food Choppers was recalled by Qvc, Inc., of West Chester, Pa. in June 24, 2003. Reason: 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 se…. Verify recall #03545 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Qvc, Inc., of West Chester, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-Consumers can cut their fingers and hands while using the product..
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- agency class
- June 24, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03545 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 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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03545 |
| Date reported | June 24, 2003 |
| Date initiated | June 24, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Qvc, Inc., of West Chester, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 7,300 |
| 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 the Little Red Chef Food Chopper immediately. QVC, Inc. is sending all owners, free of charge, a blad…
- Check the recall number (03545) 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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