Mueller Austria Recalls Onion Choppers Due to Serious Laceration Hazard
Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro
Date of Recall
2020-10-29CPSC Release Number
21-017Manufactured In
Hong KongUnits
About 106,000Importer
Mueller Austria, of Oakland, Calif.Sold By
Online at Amazon.com from September 2016 through July 2020 for about $20.Problem/Hazard
The product's locking tab can detach from the rest of the unit during use, causing hands and fingers to slide into the blades.Injuries/Incidents
Mueller Austria has received 266 incidents of the tab breaking, resulting in 137 laceration injuries to the hands and fingers.Description
This recall involves models of the Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro, model number M-700. The gray and green choppers come with two stainless steel discs, 4-cup clear container and cleaning brush. Only onion choppers that have a locking tab that can be pushed towards the blades in order to properly lock into place are included in this recall. The Mueller Austria logo is printed on the side of the chopper. The model number is located on the product itself or on the chopper's packaging.
Remedy
ReplaceConsumer Contact
Mueller Austria toll-free at 888-990-9066 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.muellerdirect.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.Recall Comments
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