CPSC, Leifheit International USA Announce Recall of Apple Slicer/Corer
CPSC recall 02239. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The cutting blade can separate from the center-coring ring during use, causing cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these apple slicers/corers immediately and return them to either the place of purchase or the company. Consumers will have their choice of receiving a replacement or a refund.
CPSC recall 02239 has the recall date 29 Aug 2002. The notice names the firm Leifheit International. The recall has about 31,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2002 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Leifheit has received two reports of the blades separating, resulting in minor cuts to the user's fingers. |
|---|---|
| Units | 31,000 |
| Description | The recall includes Pro Line apple slicers/corers. The slicers/corers are made of shiny chrome metal with two handles. "Leifheit" is printed on the top of one handle. A symbol code on the underside of the slicer/corer shows a number and dot sequence indicating the date of manufacture. Any product with a "1" or those with a "2" accompanied by one or two dots are included in the recall. |
| Product | Apple Slicer/Corer, About 31,000, Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor |
| Sold at | Houseware and gourmet cooking stores sold the slicers/corers nationwide, from January 2001 to July 2002, for about $18. |
| Manufacturer | Leifheit International USA Inc |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 31,000Median of 2002: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2002
- 256
- Recalls of 2002 with one of the same hazards
- 17%
- Recalls of 2002 in the category Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Leifheit International
- 1
Official channels
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 02239. https://recallregister.com/product/2209-cpsc-leifheit-international-usa-announce-recall-of-apple-slicer-corer/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 02239 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Leifheit has received two reports of the blades separating, resulting in minor cuts to the user's fingers.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Houseware and gourmet cooking stores sold the slicers/corers nationwide, from January 2001 to July 2002, for about $18.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 02239?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 31,000