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Lifetime Brands Recalls Fruit and Vegetable Choppers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold at Sam's Club

Reported: January 21, 2010 Initiated: January 21, 2010 #10717

Product Description

The recalled product is the Pedrini® Pro Chop™ Professional Multipurpose Chopper with model number 5061050 and UPC 024131114849. The product is a multipurpose chopper and corer for fruits and vegetables. The model number and UPC are located on the chopper's packaging.

Reason for Recall

Pieces of the chopper's metal blades can break off during use and fall into food being prepared in the chopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Pedrini® Pro Chop™ Professional Multipurpose Choppers and return it to any Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled choppers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled product is the Pedrini® Pro Chop™ Professional Multipurpose Chopper with model number 5061050 and UPC 024131114849. The product is a multipurpose chopper and corer for fruits and vegetables. The model number and UPC are located on the chopper's packaging.. Units affected: About 6,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Pieces of the chopper's metal blades can break off during use and fall into food being prepared in the chopper, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Pedrini® Pro Chop™ Professional Multipurpose Choppers and return it to any Sam's Club for a full refund. Sam's Club is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled choppers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 21, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10717.