RecallDepth

CPSC, KitchenAid Announce Recall to Repair Food Processors

This recall was issued October 5, 2000.

Company
Kitchenaid Home Appliances, Of Benton Harbor, Mich.
Posted
October 5, 2000
Recall Number
01004
Quantity
About 220,000
Official Source
View on CPSC website ↗

Reason for Recall

A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard.

Action Taken

Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit.

Product Images

Recalled KitchenAid® food processor
Recalled KitchenAid® food processor

Incidents & Injuries

KitchenAid estimates that there have been 30 incidents of the cap becoming dislodged into food. Two of the reports involved consumers starting to choke on the cap.