August 24, 2026 — A consumer has reported two separate incidents of severe lacerations, one requiring an emergency room visit, while using a Cuisinart CFP-24DCNGMPC 12-cup food processor, attributing the injuries to the design of the slicing attachment. The consumer declined an identical replacement, citing concerns about the hazardous design.
Product Details
Incident Overview
The consumer purchased a Cuisinart 12-cup food processor (model CFP-24DCNGMPC) in November 2025. The first incident occurred shortly after purchase, on November 25, 2025, during the initial use of the slicing attachment. While handling or removing the attachment, the consumer’s thumb was severely cut, necessitating a visit to the emergency room. At the time, the consumer attributed the injury to personal negligence.
However, a second, similarly severe incident occurred on May 4, 2025, again involving the slicing attachment. This time, the consumer’s thumb was cut again, resulting in a laceration that, while not requiring an ER visit, has caused lingering numbness almost a month later.
Following these repeated injuries, the consumer contacted Cuisinart to report the issue. After several email exchanges, Cuisinart offered to replace the food processor with an identical model. The consumer declined this offer, expressing concern that replacing one potentially unsafe appliance with an exact duplicate would not resolve the underlying safety issue. The core concern highlighted by the consumer is the design flaw where the approximately 1-inch knob used to remove the attachments is located directly adjacent to the extremely sharp slicing blade, significantly increasing the risk of accidental contact and injury during handling or removal. The consumer suspects others may have experienced similar injuries due to this design.
Safety Concerns
The reported incidents with the Cuisinart CFP-24DCNGMPC food processor’s slicing attachment raise significant safety concerns, primarily revolving around the potential for severe lacerations due to the blade’s design and proximity to handling points.
- Immediate Dangers: The most immediate and evident danger is the risk of deep lacerations or cuts to hands and fingers. The consumer’s report of two significant cuts, one requiring an emergency room visit and the other causing lingering numbness, underscores the severity of potential injuries. The sharpness of the blade combined with its close proximity to the knob used for removal creates a high-risk scenario during assembly, disassembly, or cleaning.
- Long-Term Risks: Beyond immediate pain and bleeding, severe lacerations can lead to long-term complications. These include nerve damage (as experienced by the consumer with persistent numbness), permanent scarring, loss of sensation or dexterity in the affected digit, and increased susceptibility to infection if the wound is not properly cleaned and treated. Psychological impact from repeated injuries and fear of using the appliance can also occur.
- Who Might Be Affected: Any individual using this specific model of Cuisinart food processor, particularly when handling the slicing attachment, is at risk. This includes experienced cooks, novice users, and anyone who might be distracted or rushed during kitchen tasks. The design flaw makes the risk less about user error and more about inherent product hazard during normal, intended use.
- Property Damage Potential: In this specific incident, there is no direct indication of potential property damage. The primary concern is severe personal injury.
What Consumers Should Do
If you own a Cuisinart CFP-24DCNGMPC 12-cup food processor or a similar model with a slicing attachment design where the removal knob is very close to the sharp blade, please take the following actions:
- Exercise Extreme Caution: If you must use the slicing attachment, proceed with extreme caution. Always ensure the unit is unplugged from the power outlet before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning any parts, especially the blades.
- Inspect Your Product: Verify if your food processor is the Cuisinart model CFP-24DCNGMPC or if it has a similar design where the knob for removing attachments is immediately adjacent to the sharp slicing blade.
- Consider Protective Gear: When handling the slicing blade or other sharp attachments, consider wearing cut-resistant gloves to provide an extra layer of protection.
- Prioritize Safety Over Speed: Never rush when handling sharp attachments. Take your time, focus on the task, and ensure a firm grip on non-blade areas.
- Report Incidents: If you or someone you know has experienced a similar injury or a near-miss with this product or a similar design, it is crucial to report the incident to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. Your report can help identify patterns and potentially lead to product recalls or safety improvements.
Manufacturer’s Response
No manufacturer response has been provided in the incident report.
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.