CPSC recall 01-004, announced October 5, 2000, covers KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors (about 220,000 units). A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. The notice cites 30 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit. Recall contact: call (866) 444-3574.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 7-CUP, KFP300, 4KFP300, RRKFP300, KFP350, 4KFP350, RRKFP350, KFP450, RRKFP450.
Which products are included?
The recall involves KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors sold under the model names Little Classic™, Little Ultra Power® and 7-Cup Ultra Power®. "KitchenAid" is on the front and bottom of the unit. The model name is on the side of the unit. The recalled units can be identified by their model and serial numbers, which are located on the bottom of the unit. Recalled units have model numbers beginning with KFP300, 4KFP300 and RRKFP300 (Little Classic™), KFP350, 4KFP350 and RRKFP350 (Little Ultra Power®) and KFP450 and RRKFP450 (7-Cup Ultra Power®). The serial numbers begin with WJG, WJH, WJI, WJJ, and WJK00 to WJK33. The food processors are white, almond cream, blue, red, green, yellow or black. They are made in France and are UL listed.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard.
Incidents and injuries
KitchenAid estimates that there have been 30 incidents of the cap becoming dislodged into food. Two of the reports involved consumers starting to choke on the cap.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- KitchenAid
- Product type
- Food processors
- Recall number
- 01-004
- Units
- About 220,000
- Manufactured in
- France
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, mass merchandise, and specialty stores nationwide sold these food processors, from April 1997 through August 2000, for between $110 and $160.
- Importer
- KitchenAid Home Appliances, of Benton Harbor, Mich.
KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors
CPSC product type: Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
Recall contact information
Consumers should call KitchenAid toll-free at (866) 444-3574 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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