Trudeau Garlic Duo Press/Slicers

Description: Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2009 Release # 09-343 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 887 8332 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Garlic Press/Slicers Recalled by Trudeau Corporation Due to Laceration Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Trudeau Garlic Duo Slicers Units: About 22,000 Manufacturer: Trudeau Corporation, of Canada Hazard: The garlic duo’s slicer blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the product’s slicer blades breaking. No injuries were reported. Description: This product is a combination garlic press and slicer. Recalled model numbers 998009, 998010 or 998010CB were printed on the product’s packing card, hang tag, or UPC label, but not on the product. The units have "Trudeau" embossed on the handle. Sold at: Department and retail stores nationwide for about $20. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Garlic Duo immediately and contact Trudeau for directions on how to return the recalled product and receive a free replacement garlic press and a complimentary set of 3 flipper measuring spoons. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Trudeau toll-free at (888) 887 8332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.trudeaucorp.com [Learn More]