Recall #11-227 · Published May 25, 2011

General Electric® Food Processors

Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for General Electric® Food Processors from General Electric® on May 25, 2011. CPSC identifies this hazard: The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.

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Additional identifying details

The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.

Why it was recalled

The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Walmart has received a total of 58 incident reports: 24 reports of the food processor operating without the lid in place, of which 21 resulted in injuries to fingertips; and 34 reports of the unit smoking, including 3 reports of fires.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.

Product and sales details

Recall number
11-227
Units
About 255,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com from September 2009 through February 2011 for a retail price of about $50.
Importer
Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

General Electric® Food Processors

CPSC product type: Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact Walmart Customer Service toll free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmartstores.com/recalls

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