Nut chopper
CPSC Recall #15-183 — July 15, 2015
Product
Nut chopper
Description
The tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund.
Units Affected
About 27,000 (in addition, 5,100 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Independent Avon sales representatives nationwide and online at Avon.com from June 2013 through December 2013 for between about $10 and $13.
Importer
Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.