CPSC, KitchenAid Announce Recall to Repair Food Processors

Is my product affected?

KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors

• Brand KitchenAid Home Appliances, of Benton Harbor, Mich.

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

What happened

KitchenAid 5-cup and 7-cup food processors are being recalled because a cap on the blade unit can come loose during use and fall into food, creating a choking hazard. The recall affects models sold as Little Classic™, Little Ultra Power®, and 7-Cup Ultra Power®. The affected units have model numbers beginning with KFP300, 4KFP300, RRKFP300, KFP350, 4KFP350, RRKFP350, KFP450, or RRKFP450, with serial numbers beginning with WJG, WJH, WJI, WJJ, or WJK00 through WJK33. These units are available in white, almond cream, blue, red, green, yellow, or black.

If you own one of these food processors, you should stop using it immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit.

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

Hazard

A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit.

Details from the source

The recall involves KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors sold under the model names Little Classic™, Little Ultra Power® and 7-Cup Ultra Power®. "KitchenAid" is on the front and bottom of the unit. The model name is on the side of the unit. The recalled units can be identified by their model and serial numbers, which are located on the bottom of the unit. Recalled units have model numbers beginning with KFP300, 4KFP300 and RRKFP300 (Little Classic™), KFP350, 4KFP350 and RRKFP350 (Little Ultra Power®) and KFP450 and RRKFP450 (7-Cup Ultra Power®). The serial numbers begin with WJG, WJH, WJI, WJJ, and WJK00 to WJK33. The food processors are white, almond cream, blue, red, green, yellow or black. They are made in France and are UL listed.

Source

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

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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