CPSC Recall in 2011: The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 12062

Date: December 19, 2011

Product Name: Ice cream dippers

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 20,000

Incidents:

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.

Manufactured In:

USA