The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·12062·Announced 2011-12-20

Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

The Pampered Chef is recalling about 20,000 ice cream dippers because the cap can fly off when exposed to warm water, posing an impact injury hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (lacerations, bruises), but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported injuries without critical outcomes.

Plain-English summary

The Pampered Chef is recalling approximately 20,000 ice cream dippers sold through Pampered Chef consultants and online from July 2010 through September 2010. The dippers are metallic gray aluminum with a plastic dome-shaped cap on the base of the handle, which is imprinted with "Pampered Chef." The product measures around seven inches in length and contains a non-toxic liquid sealed inside the handle to conduct heat for scooping hard ice cream.

The recall is due to an impact injury hazard. When the liquid-filled ice cream scoop is exposed to warm water, the cap and seal at the end of the scoop handle can fly off with substantial force. The Pampered Chef has received 16 reports, including damage to kitchen items and six reports of personal injuries, including lacerations, bruises, and redness caused by caps coming off the base of the handle.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice cream dippers. They can contact The Pampered Chef toll-free at (877) 917-2433 or visit the company's website for instructions on obtaining a replacement or refund. Consumers can also contact their Pampered Chef consultant for replacement and refund information.

The recalled product

Product
Ice cream dippers
Manufacturer
The Zeroll Company, of Fort Pierce, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Utensils
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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