Leifheit International USA · Recalled
CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer
The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
- Units
- About 31,000
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $18
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recall includes Pro Line apple slicers/corers. The slicers/corers are made of shiny chrome metal with two handles. "Leifheit" is printed on the top of one handle. A symbol code on the underside of the slicer/corer shows a number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture. Any product with a "1" or those with a "2" accompanied by one or two dots are included in the recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Houseware and gourmet cooking stores sold the slicers/corers nationwide, from January 2001 to July 2002, for about $18.
- Product type
- Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Leifheit International USA Inc., of Melville, N.Y.
Incident log
Leifheit has received two reports of the blades separating, resulting in minor cuts to the user's fingers.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these apple slicers/corers immediately and return them to either the place of purchase or the company. Consumers will have their choice of receiving a replacement or a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Leifheit at (866) 695-3434 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 29 2002; last revised OCT 13 2025.
