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Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard
The safety interlock system on the recalled food processor can fail; allowing operation without the lid secured which poses a laceration hazard. In addition, the product can emit smoke, or catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 255,000
- Reports
- 34
- Injuries
- 21
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $50
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors. The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com from September 2009 through February 2011 for a retail price of about $50.
- Product type
- Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Incident log
Walmart has received a total of 58 incident reports: 24 reports of the food processor operating without the lid in place, of which 21 resulted in injuries to fingertips; and 34 reports of the unit smoking, including 3 reports of fires.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Walmart Customer Service toll free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmartstores.com/recalls
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 MAY 25 2011; last revised MAY 23 2014.