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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2005-09-07

CPSC, Ultimate Chopper LLC Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace Food Processors

Is my product affected?

Ultimate Chopper™ food processor

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Ultimate Chopper LLC have announced a recall of Ultimate Chopper food processors due to a defect in the interlocking lid assembly. The lid can malfunction and allow the food processor to operate without the lid in place, creating a risk of laceration or fingertip amputation if a consumer's hand enters the unit while it is running.

To address this hazard, consumers should immediately test their Ultimate Chopper by removing the lid and blade assembly and attempting to turn on the unit. If the food processor operates without the lid, consumers must stop using it immediately and contact Ultimate Chopper LLC for a free replacement unit. Consumers should also stop using the appliance and request a free replacement blade assembly if the blades are worn, damaged, or broken. An instructional video demonstrating how to inspect the food processor is available at http://demo.ultimatechopper.com.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The interlocking lid assembly on the appliance can malfunction, allowing the food processor to be operated when the lid is off. This can result in a laceration or fingertip amputation hazard, if consumers insert their hands into the food processor.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately inspect their Ultimate Chopper food processor to determine if the interlocking lid is functioning properly. Consumers should remove the lid and blade assembly and test to see if the unit will operate without the lid on. If the unit turns on when the lid is removed, consumers should stop using it immediately and contact Ultimate Chopper LLC to receive a free replacement unit. Also, if blade assemblies are worn, damaged or broken for any reason, consumers should stop using the unit and contact the company to receive a free replacement blade assembly. Consumers also can access an instructional video demonstrating how to inspect their Ultimate Chopper at http://demo.ultimatechopper.com

Details from the source

The Ultimate Chopper is a compact, single-speed food processor that can also function as a blender when an optional attachment is used with the base. The product is comprised of a white base unit with a 600-watt motor (750 watts peak power), a plastic blade assembly that contains two stainless steel blades, a chopping bowl, and a clear interlocking lid. The name "Ultimate Chopper" is stamped on the product's base. The optional blender attachment is sold separately.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

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