The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19123·Announced 2019-05-16

Meijer Recalls Grand Gourmet French Fry Cutters Due to Laceration Hazard

Meijer is recalling Grand Gourmet french fry cutters because the blade can detach, posing a laceration hazard. No injuries have been reported.

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 hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Meijer is recalling Grand Gourmet french fry cutters due to a laceration hazard. The stainless steel cutters, which feature black rubber pads at the base and two interchangeable blades, are sold in Meijer stores in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The recall involves approximately 5,800 units sold between February 2018 and February 2019 for about $20 each. The product is identified by model number 54078 and UPC 7-13733-70625-4.

The hazard exists because the cutter's blade can detach, which poses a risk of laceration. Meijer has received 12 reports of blade detachment, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled french fry cutters and return them to any Meijer store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Meijer at 800-927-8699 or visit www.meijer.com and click on “Product Recalls.”

The recalled product

Product
Grand Gourmet french fry cutters
Manufacturer
Triace USA, of Cincinnati, Ohio
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Utensils
Hazard
Affected units
5,800

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 713733706254

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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