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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.

Recall #
17050
Affected scope
About 8 million (in addition, about 300,000 were sold in Canada)
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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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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

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 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.

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., owner of the Cuisinart brand. Units affected: About 8 million (in addition, about 300,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor's riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 17050.
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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