The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #13132
Recall Date
2013-03-07
Manufacturer
Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
Units Affected
About 286,000
Products Involved
Garlic Slicers
Hazard
A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
Reported Injuries
The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
Sold At
The Pampered Chef independent consultants nationwide and online at www.pamperedchef.com from January 2009 through July 2011 for about $14 for the individual garlic slicer and $20 for the set.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves The Pampered Chef garlic slicers sold individually and with a garlic peeler. The garlic slicers were sold under product numbers 1113 (individual) and 2578 (set). The two-piece white plastic, tube shaped slicer measures 2 ¼ inches by 3 ½ inches and has two blades on the end. "The Pampered Chef" is engraved on the top cover.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28