Recall #14-029 · Published November 21, 2013

Cuisinart 7-cup food processors

Cuisinart Recalls Food Processors Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Cuisinart 7-cup food processors from Cuisinart 7-cup on November 21, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processors and contact Cuisinart to receive a free replacement lid and reversible slicing/shredding disc.

Cuisinart food processor
Cuisinart food processor
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Affected model numbers

MFP-107MFP-107BCMFP-107BCWSMFP-107BKMFP-107BKWSMFP-107DCWSMFP-107MGSLTMFP-107MRMFP-107WS
Additional identifying details

The model number is on the underside of the food processor base.

Why 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.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

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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