CPSC recall · Reported October 29, 2020
Mueller Austria Recalls Onion Choppers Due to Serious Laceration Hazard
The product's locking tab can detach from the rest of the unit during use, causing hands and fingers to slide into the blades.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves models of the Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro, model number M-700.….
Mueller Austria Recalls Onion Choppers Due to Serious Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in October 29, 2020. Reason: The product's locking tab can detach from the rest of the unit during use, causing hands and fingers to slide…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled onion choppers and contact Mueller A…. Verify recall #21017 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The product's locking tab can detach from the rest of the unit during use, causing hands and fingers to slide….
- None
- agency class
- October 29, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #21017 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.
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Product description
This recall involves models of the Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro, model number M-700. The gray and green choppers come with two stainless steel discs, 4-cup clear container and cleaning brush. Only onion choppers that have a locking tab that can be pushed towards the blades in order to properly lock into place are included in this recall. The Mueller Austria logo is printed on the side of the chopper. The model number is located on the product itself or on the chopper's packaging.
Reason for recall
The product's locking tab can detach from the rest of the unit during use, causing hands and fingers to slide into the blades.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled onion choppers and contact Mueller Austria for a free replacement model with a newly-designed locking tab.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 21017 |
| Date reported | October 29, 2020 |
| Date initiated | October 29, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 106,000 |
| 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 onion choppers and contact Mueller Austria for a free replacement model with…
- Check the recall number (21017) 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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