The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14029·Announced 2013-11-21

Cuisinart Recalls 7-Cup Food Processors Due to Laceration Hazard

Cuisinart is recalling 7-cup food processors because a loose slicing disc can break the cover, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

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 (laceration) where injury has been reported but no medical attention was sought, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Cuisinart, a division of Conair Corp., is recalling approximately 25,000 units of its 7-cup food processors. The recall involves nine specific models: MFP-107, MFP-107BC, MFP-107BCWS, MFP-107BK, MFP-107BKWS, MFP-107DCWS, MFP-107MGSLT, MFP-107MR, and MFP-107WS. These units were sold in white, black, brush chrome, metallic gray, metallic red, and silver colors and feature a seven-cup plastic work bowl with three push buttons labeled "On," "Pulse," and "Off." The model number is located on the underside of the food processor base.

The hazard exists because the reversible slicing/shredding disc can loosen during use. This can cause the blade to strike and break the food processor's cover. The broken plastic pieces from the cover can then hit consumers, creating a laceration hazard. Cuisinart has received one report of an incident where a consumer was struck on the cheek by a piece of the cracked plastic cover while using the slicing disc. No medical attention was sought for this incident.

The recalled food processors were sold at Belk, Best Buy, Dillards, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Sears, Williams-Sonoma, and other stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com and Zappos.com, from October 2012 through June 2013 for approximately $100. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processors and contact Cuisinart to receive a free replacement lid and reversible slicing/shredding disc. Cuisinart can be reached toll-free at (877) 339-2534 or online at www.cuisinart.com by clicking on Recall.

The recalled product

Product
Cuisinart 7-cup food processors
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard
Affected units
25,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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