CPSC recall 11-227, announced May 25, 2011, covers General Electric® Food Processors (about 255,000 units). The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. The notice cites 58 incident reports and 21 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 925-6278, or go to www.walmartstores.com/recalls.
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The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors. The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- General Electric
- Product type
- Food processors
- 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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