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1. Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Cuisinart-Food-Processors-Recalled-by-Conair
2. World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/World-Trading-Recalls-Orbit-Self-Balancing-Scooters-and-Hoverboards
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1. Recall Date: December 13, 2016
Recall Number: 17-050
Cuisinart Food Processors Recalled by Conair Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Cuisinart® food processors
Hazard: The food processor’s riveted blade can crack over time and small, metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the food processor’s riveted blade and contact Cuisinart for a free replacement blade.
Consumer Contact: Cuisinart toll-free at 877-339-2534 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or online at www.cuisinart.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information on the voluntary recall.
Photos available at: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Cuisinart-Food-Processors-Recalled-by-Conair
Recall Details
Units: About 8 million (in addition, about 300,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves the riveted blades in Cuisinart food processors with model numbers that begin with the following: CFP-9, CFP-11, DFP-7, DFP-11, DFP-14, DLC-5, DLC-7, DLC-8, DLC-10, DLC-XP, DLC-2007, DLC-2009, DLC-2011, DLC-2014, DLC-3011, DLC-3014, EV-7, EV-10, EV-11, EV-14, KFP-7 and MP-14. The model number is located on the bottom of the food processor. The blades have four rivets and are silver-colored stainless steel and have a beige plastic center hub. Only food processors with four rivets in the blades are included in this recall. Cuisinart is printed on the front and on the bottom of the food processors.
Incidents/Injuries: Conair has received 69 reports of consumers finding broken pieces of the blade in processed food, including 30 reports of mouth lacerations or tooth injuries.
Sold at: Department, gourmet and specialty stores nationwide and on various websites from July 1996 through December 2015 for between $100 and $350.
Distributor: Conair Corp., of Stamford, Conn., owner of the Cuisinart brand
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: December 13, 2016
Recall Number: 17-051
World Trading Recalls Orbit Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard; Sold by Evine
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact World Trading to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement hoverboard.
Consumer Contact: World Trading toll-free at 877-498-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or email support@worldtrading23.com for more information.
Photos available at: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/World-Trading-Recalls-Orbit-Self-Balancing-Scooters-and-Hoverboards
Recall Details
Units: 1,900
Description: This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following six colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white. “Orbit” is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Evine’s televised shopping programs and online at evine.com in December 2015 for about $300.
Importer: World Trading, of Valencia, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
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