Walmart Recalls GE Food Processors Due to Laceration and Fire Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-227 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 25, 2011
- Brand
- Walmart
- Category
- Kitchen and small appliances
- Products
- General Electric® Food Processors
- Hazard
- Laceration and Fire Hazard
- Hazard type
- Fire and burnLaceration and cuts
- Units
- About 255,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors. The food processors are black with stainless steel trim, and model number 169203 is imprinted on the underside of the unit.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- General Electric® Food Processors · About 255,000 units
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com from September 2009 through February 2011 for a retail price of about $50.; Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..
Injuries or incidents reported
Walmart has received a total of 58 incident reports: 24 reports of the food processor operating without the lid in place, of which 21 resulted in injuries to fingertips; and 34 reports of the unit smoking, including 3 reports of fires.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Walmart Customer Service toll free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.walmartstores.com/recalls
Recall history and context
Walmart appears in 13 CPSC recalls on record. See all Walmart recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
General Electric® Food Processors (About 255,000 units). This recall involves GE-branded digital, 14-cup food processors.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration and Fire Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled food processor and return the product to any Walmart for a full refund.
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