CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • March 7, 2013

The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves The Pampered Chef garlic slicers sold individually and with a garlic peeler. The garlic slicers were sold under product numbers 1113 (individual) and 2578 (set). The two-piece white plastic, tube shaped slicer measures 2 ¼ inches by 3 ½ inches and has two blades on the end. "The Pampered Chef" is engraved on the top cover.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.

Contact Information

The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com or tollfree at (877) 917-2433 anytime. To speak with an operator, consumers can call between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Consumers can also visit the company's website at www.pamperedchef.com and click on the "Product Alert" tab for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
The Pampered Chef independent consultants nationwide and online at www.pamperedchef.com from January 2009 through July 2011 for about $14 for the individual garlic slicer and $20 for the set.
Injuries
The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
13132

Product Information

Product Name
Garlic Slicers
Product Type
Kitchen Gadgets
Number of Units
About 286,000
Imported By
Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
Distributed By
The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 917-2433
Website www.pamperedchef.com
Full Contact Information

The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com or tollfree at (877) 917-2433 anytime. To speak with an operator, consumers can call between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Consumers can also visit the company's website at www.pamperedchef.com and click on the "Product Alert" tab for more information.