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Recall #01-004 · Published October 5, 2000

KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors

CPSC, KitchenAid Announce Recall to Repair Food Processors

CPSC published a recall notice for KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors from KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup on October 5, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: A cap on the blade unit can dislodge during use. When dislodged, the cap can get mixed in with food, presenting a choking hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using these food processor models immediately and contact KitchenAid to receive a free replacement blade unit.

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Recalled KitchenAid® food processor
Recalled KitchenAid® food processor
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What to check on the product label

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Affected model numbers

7-CUPKFP3004KFP300RRKFP300KFP3504KFP350RRKFP350KFP450RRKFP450
Additional identifying details

Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 7-CUP, KFP300, 4KFP300, RRKFP300, KFP350, 4KFP350, RRKFP350, KFP450, RRKFP450.

Why it was recalled

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

Incidents and 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.

Official remedy

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

Product and sales details

Brand
KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup
Recall number
01-004
Units
About 220,000
Manufactured in
France
Sold at / sales period
Department, mass merchandise, and specialty stores nationwide sold these food processors, from April 1997 through August 2000, for between $110 and $160.
Importer
KitchenAid Home Appliances, of Benton Harbor, Mich.

KitchenAid® 5-cup and 7-cup food processors

CPSC product type: Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor

Recall contact information

Consumers should call KitchenAid toll-free at (866) 444-3574 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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