CPSC recall · Reported July 15, 2015
Avon Recalls Nut Chopper Due to Risk of Injury
The tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves a nut chopper sold by Avon. The recalled nut chopper is 7 1/2 inches….
Avon Recalls Nut Chopper Due to Risk of Injury was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 15, 2015. Reason: The tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped, posin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon fo…. Verify recall #15183 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped, posin….
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- agency class
- July 15, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15183 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
This recall involves a nut chopper sold by Avon. The recalled nut chopper is 7 1/2 inches tall and has clear plastic upper and lower chambers connected by an orange plastic grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism has metal tines and a metal crank arm with an orange plastic grip handle. The lower chamber has a removable orange base and markings that show it holds about 1 1/4 cup of materials. The upper chamber has orange plastic lid. The product identification number found on the outside of the Nut Chopper individual, corrugated box packaging was F3730731 and the brochure number was 978-044.
Reason for recall
The tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15183 |
| Date reported | July 15, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 15, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 27,000 (in addition, 5,100 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund.
- Check the recall number (15183) 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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