PRA number
2017/15834
Published date
Product description
This recall involves the riveted blades only, which are found in Cuisinart food processors with the following model numbers:
DFP-14BCNA
DLC-2011BCNA
DLC-2011NA
DLC-2014BCNA
DLC-2014NA
MP-14NA
The model number is located on the bottom of the food processor. The blades have four rivets and are silver colored stainless steel with a beige plastic centre hub. Only food processors with four rivets in the blades are included in this recall. Cuisinart is printed on the front and on the bottom of the food processors.
DFP-14BCNA
DLC-2011BCNA
DLC-2011NA
DLC-2014BCNA
DLC-2014NA
MP-14NA
The model number is located on the bottom of the food processor. The blades have four rivets and are silver colored stainless steel with a beige plastic centre hub. Only food processors with four rivets in the blades are included in this recall. Cuisinart is printed on the front and on the bottom of the food processors.
Reasons the product is recalled
The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off during use.
The hazards to consumers
If the defect occurs, pieces of the metal blade may be present in the processed food, posing a laceration hazard.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor's riveted blades and contact Cuisinart Australia on 1800 808 971 for a free replacement blade.
Supplier
Conair Australia Pty Ltd / Sheldon and Hammond Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Gourmet and specialty stores nationwide, department stores and on various websites from 2003 through 2011.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
International
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
