Originally issued July 18, 1989; Revised February 7, 2002
Release # 89-069
Second Recall Announced For Food Processor Bowl Covers
Washington, DC. -- Consumers with certain Moulinex and
Moulinex La Machine food processors are being asked by Regal
Appliance Inc., of Virginia Beach, Virginia to replace their
plastic bowl covers to reduce chances of a possible laceration
hazard when the processor is being used.
An initial product recall in August, 1986 resulted in the
replacement of almost 30,000 bowl covers, the company said. Five
additional laceration incidents have been reported to Regal in
the past two years.
Regal said there is a possibility that some of the bowl
covers on 1.4 million machines manufactured during the period of
1980 through June, 1984 may override the safety interlock system.
Should this occur, the food processor may operate without the
bowl cover in place. This could cause severe lacerations to the
hands and fingers, even partial amputation, if the consumer were
to push the "on" button while their hand was in the bowl and in
contact with the processor's cutting blades.
Regal said the problem may exist on four food processors.
Model LM2 (La Machine II), LM3 (La Machine III), LM5 (La Machine
V), and J.C. Penney model 8330. These models have been sold
nationwide by a variety of retailers and by J.C. Penney stores
since March 1980 at prices ranging from $50 to $100.
With La Machine models, consumers will find the model
number stamped on the base of the appliance as well as a date
code from 010380 to 080684. The six digit date code is in the
day, month and year sequence. La Machine food processors date
stamped after June 8, 1984 (080684) are not subject to the cover
recall.
With J.C. Penney food processors, model number 8330 is
stamped on the base of the appliance. The date code extends from
C003 to C406, with the first digit after the "C" reflecting the
year, and the last two digits the month of production. J.C.
Penney food processors date stamped after June, 1984 (C406) are
not subject to the cover recall.
Consumers having any of the above food processors should
discontinue using their appliance until a replacement bowl cover
is received. The original bowl cover should be discarded
immediately.
To receive a replacement cover, consumers should write
Bowl Cover Replacement Program, Regal Ware, Inc., 1675 Reigle
Drive, Kewaskum, Wisconsin 53040-0395. The consumer letter
should include the model and the date code numbers of the
appliance. It is not necessary to return the cover or the
appliance. A replacement bowl cover will be sent free of charge,
as well as a warning instruction sheet to accompany the existing
owner's manual.