CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Farberware® Fruit Slicer and Corer Due to Laceration Hazard
The recalled product is the Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer with model number 78350. The model number is written on the packaging. The fruit slicer/corer is an eight-section round metal blade encircled in hard black plastic with two handles. "FARBERWARE" is printed on the top of the handle.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using this fruit slicer/corer immediately and return it to Lifetime Brands Inc. for a refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Lifetime Brands Inc. at toll-free (888) 568-1533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to fruitslicer@lifetimebrands.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Grocery, hardware, discount and other retail stores nationwide from January 1999 through October 2006 for about $4.
Injuries
Lifetime Brands has received 34 reports of the blade separating from the handle, including nine reports of cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Manufacturer
Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y.
Recall Number
07065
Product Information
Product Name
Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer
Product Type
Kitchen Gadgets
Number of Units
About 207,000
Manufacturer Name
Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China