CPSC recall 14-029, announced November 21, 2013, covers Cuisinart 7-cup food processors (about 25,000 units). The reversible slicing/shredding disc can loosen when in use and the blade can strike and break the food processor's cover. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processors and contact Cuisinart to receive a free replacement lid and reversible slicing/shredding disc. Recall contact: call (877) 339-2534, or go to www.cuisinart.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
The model number is on the underside of the food processor base.
Which products are included?
This recall involves nine models of Cuisinart food processors including, MFP-107, MFP-107BC, MFP-107BCWS, MFP-107BK, MFP-107BKWS, MFP-107DCWS, MFP-107MGSLT, MFP-107MR or MFP-107WS. The model number is on the underside of the food processor base. The food processors were sold in white, black, brush chrome, metallic gray, metallic red and silver colors. They have a seven cup plastic work bowl and three push buttons "On," "Pulse" and "Off." Cuisinart is stamped on the front.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The reversible slicing/shredding disc can loosen when in use and the blade can strike and break the food processor's cover. The cover's broken plastic pieces can hit consumers, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Cuisinart has received one report of an incident involving a consumer being struck on the cheek by a piece of the food processor's plastic cover that cracked off while the reversible slicing disc was being used. No medical attention was sought.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processors and contact Cuisinart to receive a free replacement lid and reversible slicing/shredding disc.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cuisinart
- Product type
- Food processors
- Recall number
- 14-029
- Units
- About 25,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Belk, Best Buy, Dillards, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Sears, Williams-Sonoma and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com and Zappos.com from October 2012 through June 2013 for about $100.
- Distributor
- Cuisinart, a division of Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn.
Cuisinart 7-cup food processors
CPSC product type: Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
Recall contact information
Cuisinart toll-free at (877) 339-2534 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday or Sunday, or online www.cuisinart.com and click on Recall for more information.
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