Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard

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).

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.

Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor's riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17050.