Recall #14-193 · Published May 28, 2014

Baby food processor

Hamilton Beach Recalls Baby Food Makers Due to Small Parts Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Baby food processor from Baby on May 28, 2014. CPSC identifies this hazard: Use of the slicing/shredding disc with the motor shaft adapter can cause the stainless steel pin in the food bowl lid to loosen and fall into processed food. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the slicing/shredding disc and contact Hamilton Beach to receive a free replacement food bowl lid, motor shaft adapter and slicing/shredding disc. Consumers may continue to use the baby food maker for steaming, chopping and pureeing.

Hamilton Beach bébé brand baby food maker
Hamilton Beach bébé brand baby food maker
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Why it was recalled

Use of the slicing/shredding disc with the motor shaft adapter can cause the stainless steel pin in the food bowl lid to loosen and fall into processed food.

Incidents and injuries

Hamilton Beach has received four reports of the stainless steel pin in the food bowl lid becoming loose, including three in which the pin fell into processed food. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the slicing/shredding disc and contact Hamilton Beach to receive a free replacement food bowl lid, motor shaft adapter and slicing/shredding disc. Consumers may continue to use the baby food maker for steaming, chopping and pureeing.

Remedy type: Replace

Product and sales details

Brand
Baby
Recall number
14-193
Units
About 790 in the U.S. and about 3,100 in Canada
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Buy Buy Baby stores nationwide, through specialty distributor Victor Co. Inc. and online at Buybuybaby.com, Hamiltonbeach.com and Walmart.com from September 2013 through February 2014 for about $90.
Importer
Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.

Baby food processor

CPSC product type: Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor

Recall contact information

Hamilton Beach at (800) 672-5872 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, or at www.hamiltonbeach.com and click on Recall Info at the bottom of the page for more information.

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