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Countertop Nugget Ice Makers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard ; Sold Exclusively through Amazon; Distributed by Far Success Trading
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24008
Countertop Nugget Ice Makers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard ; Sold Exclusively through Amazon; Distributed by Far Success Trading
Far Success Trading Limited, of Hong Kong · Gevi Household Countertop Nugget Ice Makers
Product Description
This recall involves Gevi Household Countertop Nugget Ice Makers with model number GIMN-1102 and a date code of before June 1, 2022. The model number and date code are listed on the product label on the back of the unit. The ice makers are stainless steel and with a white, black or blue exterior top and come with an ice basket, ?ice scooper and a 1/4'' water inlet hose. They measure about 10 inches wide and 17 inches high.
Hazard
The metal blades of the auger of the ice maker can break, resulting in small pieces of metal going into the ice basket, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Countertop Nugget Ice Makers manufactured before June 1, 2022, and contact Far Success Trading Limited to receive a free replacement. The firm will provide instructions to disable your present ice maker, which should then be disposed of. Far Success Trading Limited is notifying all known purchasers directly. Consumers should send a photo of the product label on the back of their present ice maker to the email address or website designated above by Far Success Trading Limited.
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Reported Injuries
The firm has received 263 reports of incidents of metal blades breaking off the auger and the broken blades then going into the ice basket. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Gevi Household Countertop Nugget Ice Makers on October 12, 2023. The metal blades of the auger of the ice maker can break, resulting in small pieces of metal going into the ice basket, posing a laceration hazard. This recall covers about 8,800 and was initiated by Far Success Trading Limited, of Hong Kong as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and receive a free replacement. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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