CPSC Recall in 2020: Mueller Austria Recalls Onion Choppers Due to Serious Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-017

Date: October 29, 2020

Product Name: Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro

Recall Description:

This recall involves models of the Mueller Austria Onion Chopper Pro, model number M-700.  The gray and green choppers come with two stainless steel discs, 4-cup clear container and cleaning brush.  Only onion choppers that have a locking tab that can be pushed towards the blades in order to properly lock into place are included in this recall.  The Mueller Austria logo is printed on the side of the chopper.  The model number is located on the product itself or on the chopper’s packaging.

Hazard Description:

The product’s locking tab can detach from the rest of the unit during use, causing hands and fingers to slide into the blades.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 106,000

Incidents:

Mueller Austria has received 266 incidents of the tab breaking, resulting in 137 laceration injuries to the hands and fingers.

Sold At:

Online at Amazon.com from September 2016 through July 2020 for about $20.

Manufactured In:

Hong Kong