Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard

The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit …

Recall #: 11227
Affected scope: About 255,000

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Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 25, 2011. Reason: The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secur…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the produc…. Verify recall #11227 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secur….

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agency class: May 25, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11227 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.

Product description

This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors. The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.

Reason for recall

The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	11227
Date reported	May 25, 2011
Date initiated	May 25, 2011
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 255,000
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 immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors. The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.. Units affected: About 255,000.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 25, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11227.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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