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Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Farberware® Fruit Slicer and Corer Due to Laceration Hazard

Reported: December 19, 2006 Initiated: December 19, 2006 #07065

Product Description

The recalled product is the Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer with model number 78350. The model number is written on the packaging. The fruit slicer/corer is an eight-section round metal blade encircled in hard black plastic with two handles. "FARBERWARE" is printed on the top of the handle.

Reason for Recall

The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using this fruit slicer/corer immediately and return it to Lifetime Brands Inc. for a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled product is the Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer with model number 78350. The model number is written on the packaging. The fruit slicer/corer is an eight-section round metal blade encircled in hard black plastic with two handles. "FARBERWARE" is printed on the top of the handle.. Recalled by Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y.. Units affected: About 207,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using this fruit slicer/corer immediately and return it to Lifetime Brands Inc. for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 19, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07065.