CPSC recall · Reported December 13, 2016
Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard
The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., owner of the Cuisinart brand recalled This recall involves the riveted blades in Cuisinart food processors with model numbers t….
Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., owner of the Cuisinart brand in December 13, 2016. Reason: The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor's riveted blade and contact Cu…. Verify recall #17050 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., owner of the Cuisinart brand issued this CPSC recall-The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into….
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- agency class
- December 13, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17050 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 the riveted blades in Cuisinart food processors with model numbers that begin with the following: CFP-9, CFP-11, DFP-7, DFP-11, DFP-14, DLC-5, DLC-7, DLC-8, DLC-10, DLC-XP, DLC-2007, DLC-2009, DLC-2011, DLC-2014, DLC-3011, DLC-3014, EV-7, EV-10, EV-11, EV-14, KFP-7 and MP-14. The model number is located on the bottom of the food processor. The blades have four rivets and are silver-colored stainless steel and have a beige plastic center hub. Only food processors with four rivets in the blades are included in this recall. Cuisinart is printed on the front and on the bottom of the food processors.
Reason for recall
The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor's riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17050 |
| Date reported | December 13, 2016 |
| Date initiated | December 13, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., owner of the Cuisinart brand |
| Affected scope | About 8 million (in addition, about 300,000 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 food processor's riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade.
- Check the recall number (17050) 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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