Approximately 8 Million food processors from Cuisinart are being recalled. This is caused by a faulty blade that is allegedly breaking off and getting mixed into the food. This recall affects 22 different models, all of which feature the faulty riveted blades.
Conair, the company behind Cusinart's processors, have issued an official press release, Yahoo News reported. In their official statement they have clarified that the riveted blades can crack and break over time. When they do small pieces can get mixed into the processed food, creating a laceration hazard.
It is also pointed out that this occurrence has happened multiple times. As of the time of writing there are 69 reports of consumers discovering metal pieces in their food and at least 30 reports of consumers suffering from tooth injuries and mouth lacerations.
"These are in millions of American homes, including my own," U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Chairman Elliot Kaye explained in an interview with ABC News. "You find out that there's a problem when you bite down and you cut your mouth and you break your teeth."
Kaye continued to state that consumers should act immediately. It is noted that these food processors are expected to be used more often during the holiday season and excessive use can cause the blades to break even faster.
The recall affects all 22 models carrying the four riveted, stainless-steel blades with a beige plastic center hub. There are other models using a similar system but it is pointed out that only the models with the four riveted blades are the ones that pose a hazard.
Concerned consumers can easily identify if their processor is one of the recalled models by checking the model number at the bottom of the unit. Affected models start with the codes 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 lastly MP-14.