Avon · Recalled
Avon Recalls Nut Chopper Due to Risk of Injury
The tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
- Units
- About 27,000 (in addition, 5,100 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 7
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10–$13
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves a nut chopper sold by Avon. The recalled nut chopper is 7 1/2 inches tall and has clear plastic upper and lower chambers connected by an orange plastic grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism has metal tines and a metal crank arm with an orange plastic grip handle. The lower chamber has a removable orange base and markings that show it holds about 1 1/4 cup of materials. The upper chamber has orange plastic lid. The product identification number found on the outside of the Nut Chopper individual, corrugated box packaging was F3730731 and the brochure number was 978-044.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent Avon sales representatives nationwide and online at Avon.com from June 2013 through December 2013 for between about $10 and $13.
- Product type
- Food Grinders
- Made in
- Not stated
- Recalled by
- Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Incident log
Avon received seven reports of the chopper bending or breaking, including two instances in which the tine fragments were found in the food prepared by the consumer but not swallowed. There have been no reports of injury.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund.
Avon Products toll-free at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.