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Prepworks by Progressive Nut Chopper recalled due to potential injury hazard

2022-03-25

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Quick summary

Quick summary: Prepworks by Progressive Nut Chopper recalled due to potential injury hazard . Date: 2022-03-25.

Recommended action

Recommended action: stop using or consuming the product if you believe it matches the recall, review the official details, and follow the instructions from the official source.

Recall details

Quick summary: Prepworks by Progressive Nut Chopper recalled due to potential injury hazard . Date: 2022-03-25.

Official details

Affected product details

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Brand
ProductPrepworks by Progressive Nut Chopper recalled due to potential injury hazard
IssueConsumer products - Injury hazard
IdentificationRA-64019

Affected products

ProductPrepworks by Progressive Nut Chopper recalled due to potential injury hazard
DescriptionThis recall involves the Prepworks by Progressive Nut Chopper model number GFNC-2 sold at Lee Valley Tools from December 2018 to October 2019. The clear plastic nut chopper has a red domed lid and hand-crank handle, stainless steel blades, and a removable screw-base bottom reservoir.

Issue

The plastic container can break and release sharp shards of plastic, which can fall into the receptacle reservoir with the food, posing ingestion and injury hazards. As of March 21, 2022, Lee Valley Tools has received 6 reports of incidences in Canada and no reports of injuries.

What you should do

  • Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and contact the place of purchase for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
  • For more information, only consumers who purchased the nut chopper at Lee Valley Tools from December 2018 to October 2019 with proof of purchase can contact them by telephone toll-free at 1-800-267-8761, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm EST, or by email. Do not contact Lee Valley Tools if the nut chopper was purchased at another retailer.
  • Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
  • Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
  • This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryConsumer products - Household items
CompaniesManufacturer Progressive International Kent Washington UNITED STATES
Published byHealth Canada
Alert / recall typeConsumer product recall
Identification numberRA-64019
Background{}
CompaniesManufacturer Progressive International Kent Washington UNITED STATES
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2022-03-25

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