Name of Product: Ultimate Chopper food processor
Units: About 1.5 million
Distributor: Ultimate Chopper LLC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: The interlocking lid assembly on the appliance can malfunction,
allowing the food processor to be operated when the lid is off. This can
result in a laceration or finger tip amputation hazard if consumers
insert their hands into the food processor.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Ultimate Chopper LLC have received 17
reports of injuries resulting from a failure of the interlocking lid
assembly or the blade assembly breaking. Five of those injured required
stitches or surgery, and the remaining 12 consumers received cuts or
scratches.
Description: The Ultimate Chopper is a compact, single-speed food
processor that can also function as a blender when an optional
attachment is used with the base. The product is comprised of a white
base unit with a 600 watt motor (750 watts peak power), a plastic blade
assembly that contains two stainless steel blades, a chopping bowl, and
a clear, interlocking lid. The name "Ultimate Chopper" is stamped on the
product's base. The optional blender attachment is sold separately.
Sold at: The Ultimate Chopper has been marketed and distributed through
television infomercial sales, the firm's Web site, and various retailers
nationwide from March 2002 through July 2005 for about $40.
Consumer Contact: Call Ultimate Chopper LLC toll-free at (800) 819-6297
between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's
Web site at www.ultimatechopper.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05258.html
Units: About 1.5 million
Distributor: Ultimate Chopper LLC, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: The interlocking lid assembly on the appliance can malfunction,
allowing the food processor to be operated when the lid is off. This can
result in a laceration or finger tip amputation hazard if consumers
insert their hands into the food processor.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Ultimate Chopper LLC have received 17
reports of injuries resulting from a failure of the interlocking lid
assembly or the blade assembly breaking. Five of those injured required
stitches or surgery, and the remaining 12 consumers received cuts or
scratches.
Description: The Ultimate Chopper is a compact, single-speed food
processor that can also function as a blender when an optional
attachment is used with the base. The product is comprised of a white
base unit with a 600 watt motor (750 watts peak power), a plastic blade
assembly that contains two stainless steel blades, a chopping bowl, and
a clear, interlocking lid. The name "Ultimate Chopper" is stamped on the
product's base. The optional blender attachment is sold separately.
Sold at: The Ultimate Chopper has been marketed and distributed through
television infomercial sales, the firm's Web site, and various retailers
nationwide from March 2002 through July 2005 for about $40.
Consumer Contact: Call Ultimate Chopper LLC toll-free at (800) 819-6297
between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's
Web site at www.ultimatechopper.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05258.html
