Conair Australia Pty Ltd — Cuisinart Food Processors

PRA No.
2017/15834
Date published
21 Jan 2017
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.

14 cup food processor model DFP-14BCNA
Model DLC-2011A
Model DLC-2014
Model MP-14N

Identifying features

Other
DFP-14BCNA / DLC-2011BCNA / DLC-2011NA / DLC-2014BCNA / DLC-2014NA / MP-14NA
Rating plate with model number.png (67.66 KB)

What are the defects?

The food processor's riveted blade can crack over time and small metal pieces of the blade can break off during use.

What are the hazards?

If the defect occurs, pieces of the metal blade may be present in the processed food, posing a laceration hazard.

What should consumers 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
  • 1 January 2003 - 31 December 2011

Recall advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall notice.pdf (2.62 MB)

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Product category
Kitchenware