CPSC recall · Reported June 24, 2003
CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer
The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.
The CPSC recalled The recalled red plastic food slicer and dicer contains six roller blades at the front an….
CPSC, Ontel Products Announce Recall of Food Slicer was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 24, 2003. Reason: The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.. Remedy: Contact Ontel Products to receive a free protective blade cover.. Verify recall #03546 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use..
- None
- agency class
- 33K units
- affected scope
- June 24, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03546 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 recalled red plastic food slicer and dicer contains six roller blades at the front and a single slicing blade on the top. The food slicer is stamped "Made in W. Germany" and "Famos Gerate" on the inside of handle and has a four-pointed star. Only food slicers sold without the protective blade cover are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
The exposed slicing blade on top of the unit can cut a consumer's fingers or hand during use.
Remedy, what to do
Contact Ontel Products to receive a free protective blade cover.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03546 |
| Date reported | June 24, 2003 |
| Date initiated | June 24, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | 32,900 |
| 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
Contact Ontel Products to receive a free protective blade cover.
- Check the recall number (03546) 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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