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The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

  • Ice cream dipper
Name of Product:
Ice cream dippers
Hazard:
When the liquid-filled ice cream scoop is exposed to warm water, the cap and seal at the end of the scoop handle can fly off with substantial force, posing an impact injury hazard to nearby consumers.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 20, 2011
Units:
About 20,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact The Pampered Chef toll-free at (877) 917-2433 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT on Saturday or visit the firm's website at http://www.pamperedchef.com/recall/cust info collection.jsp. Consumers can also e-mail The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com

Recall Details

Description:

The dippers are metallic gray aluminum with a plastic dome-shaped cap on the base of the handle. "Pampered Chef" is imprinted in the cap. The ice cream dippers measure around seven inches in length. A non-toxic liquid is sealed inside the handle of the product which conducts the heat of your hand to more easily scoop hard ice cream.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice cream dippers and contact The Pampered Chef for instructions on obtaining a replacement or refund. Consumers can also contact their Pampered Chef consultant for replacement and refund information.

Incidents/Injuries:

The Pampered Chef has received 16 reports including damage to kitchen items and six reports of personal injuries including lacerations, bruises and redness caused by caps coming off the base of the handle.

Sold At:
Pampered Chef consultants and online at www.pamperedchef.com from July 2010 through September 2010 for about $15.
Manufacturer(s):
The Zeroll Company, of Fort Pierce, Fla.
Distributor(s):
The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
Manufactured In:
USA
Recall number:
12-062

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