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Avon Recalls Nut Chopper Due to Risk of Injury

Reported: July 15, 2015 Initiated: July 15, 2015 #15183

Product Description

This recall involves a nut chopper sold by Avon. The recalled nut chopper is 7 1/2 inches tall and has clear plastic upper and lower chambers connected by an orange plastic grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism has metal tines and a metal crank arm with an orange plastic grip handle. The lower chamber has a removable orange base and markings that show it holds about 1 1/4 cup of materials. The upper chamber has orange plastic lid. The product identification number found on the outside of the Nut Chopper individual, corrugated box packaging was F3730731 and the brochure number was 978-044.

Reason for Recall

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 27,000 (in addition, 5,100 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves a nut chopper sold by Avon. The recalled nut chopper is 7 1/2 inches tall and has clear plastic upper and lower chambers connected by an orange plastic grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism has metal tines and a metal crank arm with an orange plastic grip handle. The lower chamber has a removable orange base and markings that show it holds about 1 1/4 cup of materials. The upper chamber has orange plastic lid. The product identification number found on the outside of the Nut Chopper individual, corrugated box packaging was F3730731 and the brochure number was 978-044.. Units affected: About 27,000 (in addition, 5,100 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 15, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15183.