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CPSC, Ultimate Chopper LLC Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace Food Processors

CPSC recall 05258. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The interlocking lid assembly on the appliance can malfunction, allowing the food processor to be operated when the lid is off. This can result in a laceration or fingertip amputation hazard, if consumers insert their hands into the food processor.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately inspect their Ultimate Chopper food processor to determine if the interlocking lid is functioning properly. Consumers should remove the lid and blade assembly and test to see if the unit will operate without the lid on. If the unit turns on when the lid is removed, consumers should stop using it immediately and contact Ultimate Chopper LLC to receive a free replacement unit. Also, if blade assemblies are worn, damaged or broken for any reason, consumers should stop using the unit and contact the company to receive a free replacement blade assembly. Consumers also can access an instructional video demonstrating how to inspect their Ultimate Chopper at http://demo.ultimatechopper.com

CPSC recall 05258 has the recall date 7 Sep 2005. The notice names the firm Ultimate Chopper. The recall has about 1,500,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2005 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor.

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Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.

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CPSC recall 05258: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Ultimate Chopper LLC have received 17 reports of injuries resulting from a failure of the interlocking lid assembly or the blade assembly breaking. Five of those injured required stitches or surgery, and the remaining 12 consumers received cuts or scratches.
Units1,500,000
Description
The Ultimate Chopper is a compact, single-speed food processor that can also function as a blender when an optional attachment is used with the base. The product is comprised of a white base unit with a 600-watt motor (750 watts peak power), a plastic blade assembly that contains two stainless steel blades, a chopping bowl, and a clear interlocking lid. The name "Ultimate Chopper" is stamped on the product's base. The optional blender attachment is sold separately.
ProductUltimate Chopper™ food processor, About 1.5 million, Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
Sold atThe Ultimate Chopper™ has been marketed and distributed through television infomercial sales, the firm's Web site, and various retailers nationwide, from March 2002 through July 2005, for about $40.
DistributorUltimate Chopper LLC
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
1,500,000Median of 2005: 14,000
CPSC recalls of 2005
323
Recalls of 2005 with one of the same hazards
10%
Recalls of 2005 in the category Food Dehydrator/Preserver/Processor
0%
Recalls on the register that name Ultimate Chopper
1

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Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 05258. https://recallregister.com/product/3006-cpsc-ultimate-chopper-llc-announce-recall-to-inspect-and-replace-food/. 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 05258 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: CPSC and Ultimate Chopper LLC have received 17 reports of injuries resulting from a failure of the interlocking lid assembly or the blade assembly breaking. Five of those injured required stitches or surgery, and the remaining 12 consumers received cuts or scratches.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: The Ultimate Chopper™ has been marketed and distributed through television infomercial sales, the firm's Web site, and various retailers nationwide, from March 2002 through July 2005, for about $40.
How many units are in CPSC recall 05258?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 1.5 million
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China