CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2209.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2209.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Houseware And Gourmet Cooking Stores Sold The Slicers/corers Nationwide, From January 2001 To July 2002, For About $18. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2209.
For more information, consumers can contact Leifheit at (866) 695-3434 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Houseware And Gourmet Cooking Stores Sold The Slicers/corers Nationwide, From January 2001 To July 2002, For About $18. Recall FAQ
Houseware And Gourmet Cooking Stores Sold The Slicers/corers Nationwide, From January 2001 To July 2002, For About $18. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer. The notice was published on August 29, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 31,000 units are potentially affected.