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11 reports to CPSC, the latest made Mar 24, 2024. A report isn’t a recall.

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From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 11reports to CPSC
  • Mar 24, 2024the latest report was made
  • Jun 15, 2011the earliest
  • 10with the company’s comments
Brand
Hamilton Beach
Maker
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.Makers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
Food processorsCPSC’s product type: Food Processors (code 275), in Kitchen: Appliances
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)

“hamilton-beach”

By month

1 report from April 2023 to March 2024; the most in March 2024, 1. 10 earlier reports, since June 2011, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
March 20241
December 20164
November 20151
October 20151
October 20141
March 20141
October 20131
June 20111

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • No one hurt 10 CPSC: Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Mar 24, 2024, sent to the company Mar 27, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2024

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach Stack & Snap Food Processor - 10 Cups

    Pieces of small clear plastic are breaking off of my Hamilton Beach food processor and they are being bit into and possibly ingested.

    Model
    70723
    Serial number
    B1732CE
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    Jul 27, 2023
    Where
    Shelton, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Dec 23, 2016, sent to the company Jan 4, 2017, published by CPSC Jan 19, 2017

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach food processor model 70700 Serial B1179w

    I was checking my blade since Bed Bath and Beyond sent me an email stating I own or have purchased a food processor on the recall notice for [REDACTED]. I checked my Hamilton Beach food processor and discovered it has the exact same blade as what was recalled and also has the four rivets.

    One of the rivets is broken off, which I have never noticed before today. No one has been injured, but I think it’s worth further investigation.

    Model Hamilton beach model 70700 Serial B1179w

    I also have photos if necessary.

    Model
    70700
    Serial number
    B1179W
    Bought from
    Bed Bath and Beyond
    Bought
    Dec 29, 2006, about then
    Where
    Chula Vista, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. No one hurt

    Made Dec 16, 2016, sent to the company Dec 27, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 11, 2017

    The product, in the report: Model # 702-5 Hamilton Beach food processor with S-blade

    I own a Hamilton Beach food processor, purchased in the late 1980’s with the same S-blade that was just recalled on the [REDACTED] product. My s-blade, I now notice is also missing a rivet. I believe it must have been consumed. I brought it to the attention of the company this week and they sent a response denying that they made such a product. I have model number, pictures and even a video to prove that it still works. I threatened them with going to this site but they didn’t seem to care. I’m looking for them to replace my blade. Is there anything your organization do to help me?

    Model
    702-5
    Where
    Tinley Park, Illinois: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  4. No one hurt

    Made Dec 14, 2016, sent to the company Dec 22, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 9, 2017

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach Scoville Dual Speed Food Processor

    The rivets that hold the blades in place on this food processor broke off, while my wife was using. No injuries happened but did not find rivet pieces did not realize it broke until later when washing.

    Model
    Model 702-3 Listed Food Preparing Machine 9178 or 917B
    UPC
    none
    Serial number
    none
    Bought from
    not sure, Missouri
    Where
    Springfield, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  5. No one hurt

    Made Dec 13, 2016, sent to the company Dec 21, 2016, published by CPSC Jan 6, 2017

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach food processor. White. Bought a long time ago, maybe around 1997

    Thinking I had a [REDACTED] food processor, I checked mine out today. It is a Hamilton Beach food process, so not part of the recall. But it has a riveted blade and I noticed that one of the rivets is broken off, so it appears that it’s not just [REDACTED] having this issue. I didn’t notice it before, nor was I injured, but it certainly looks like is a problem not restricted to [REDACTED}.

    Model
    Model Series 70700
    Bought
    Aug 1, 1997
    Where
    Walton, Nebraska: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Nov 8, 2015, sent to the company Nov 17, 2015, published by CPSC Dec 2, 2015

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach Stack and Snap food processor

    When I took the product out of its box, I found that the blade was on the spindle of the bowl with a plastic protector around it. The plastic protector needed to be removed in order to clean the blade before its first use. The blade would not easily come off the spindle. I looked for a release button, I tried twisting it, I went on line to see if there were any posts with advice as to how to remove the blade from the spindle. I could not figure it out. FInally, I just tried pulling harder. It took enough of a pull that I braced the bowl of the food processor with my left hand as I pulled up with my right. Suddenly the blade gave way and came off the spindle and in doing so it cut the base of the thumb of my left hand. I required stitches to close the laceration.

    Model
    Stack and Snap food processor
    Serial number
    A1551CE
    Bought from
    Target
    Bought
    Oct 6, 2015
    Where
    Ithaca, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 58, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  7. No one hurt

    Made Oct 16, 2015, sent to the company Oct 26, 2015, published by CPSC Nov 9, 2015

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach Food Processor, Model: 70730, Series: B1941ATX (“Hamilton Beach 70730 Bowl Scraper Food Processor”) (black and silver with large feeding mouth)

    I have a Hamilton Beach Food Processor that’s been in use for around one year, for normal household tasks in accordance with manufacturer instructions. When using it I noticed pieces of black plastic in the food. After disassembling I saw the metal shredding disk had cracked metal all around which were pulling out from the plastic in the center. Reported to company, asked if they had changed the design due to this defect, was informed no they had not, and that the defect I reported “was not a normal occurrence”. I wish to have this documented as I received the impression they were not being proactive in investigating a potential danger that likely would affect other consumers purchasing this product. Thank you.

    Model
    70730
    Serial number
    B1941ATX
    Bought from
    Amazon.com
    Bought
    Jul 21, 2014
    Where
    New Hampshire: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  8. No one hurt

    Made Oct 29, 2014, sent to the company Nov 6, 2014, published by CPSC Nov 25, 2014

    The product, in the report: hamilton-beach food processor model number 70760

    I was shredding a block of cheddar cheese and the motor shaft flew apart causing pieces to fall into the cheese and the blade stopped spinning.

    Model
    70760
    Serial number
    B3711ATX
    Bought from
    amazon
    Where
    elk grove, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 120, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand hamilton-beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  9. No one hurt

    Made Mar 1, 2014, sent to the company Mar 10, 2014, published by CPSC Mar 25, 2014

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor

    The motor shaft on Hamilton Beach 10 Cup Food Processor with Compact Storage Feature disintegrated into very small pieces. I would have not noticed the broken pieces in my food except for the fact that I was shredding yellow cheese and the pieces stood out amongst the cheese. I very seldom use the processor, maybe 1 time a month.

    Model
    70760 /10 Cup Food Processor Type FP19
    UPC
    4616
    Bought from
    Walmart
    Bought
    May 12, 2013, about then
    Where
    San Antonio, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 63, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  10. No one hurt

    Made Oct 9, 2013, sent to the company Oct 24, 2013, published by CPSC Nov 7, 2013

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach small food processor, model 72610, type FC05, Series A1940BB

    I had a small Hamilton Beach food processor model 72610, type FC05, series A1940BB. On August 28, 2013 I went to use it. The bowl and blade were already on it but the lid was not. When I plugged it in it immediately came on even though I did not turn it on and had not yet put the lid on. If my fingers were further in the bowl I would have lost my fingers. The only way to shut it off was to unplug it. I called Hamilton Beach to tell them what happened. They said to mail it to them which I did. After over a month of not hearing back from them I called them back. They said they would replace it if I paid for shipping. I told them I didn’t want a new one I was more concerned about all the ones that were out there still and worried that someone would get seriously hurt. They said they no longer make them but they would send me a replacement if I paid postage. I told them again I was not interested in a replacement what I thought was necessary was a recall. They said once again they no longer make them and I told them once again what about all the others still out there. After many back and forths like that I finally said I was contacting you. Both safety features, only on with lid on and button held down, both failed. I could have or someone could loose their fingers and they don’t care. I really think it needs to be recalled. I no longer have it because I had to send it back to them but I did take a video before I mailed it in case you are interested in seeing it. Thank you for your time.

    Model
    72610
    Bought
    Nov 1, 2008, about then
    Where
    Wentzville, Missouri: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 55, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  11. No one hurt

    Made Jun 15, 2011, published by CPSC Jul 8, 2011

    The product, in the report: Hamilton Beach 10-Cup Food Processor

    I had purchased a Hamilton Beach Food Processor (10 cup, DPCI: 072-04-0943) from Target, because it claims that it can be used to grate cheese.

    The food processor has a large blade at the top of the processor that spins very rapidly, and above that there’s a locking plastic lid that contains a feeding tube. When you put food down the tube, it’s supposed to be processed by the blade. The food processor will not start unless the lid is locked into place. There’s maybe a half-inch or so gap between the blade and the lid.

    When I used it to grate cheese, I put the large disk on the motor and locked the lid into place. I started the food processor and proceeded to put a block of cheese into the tube. After about two spins of the blade (I did get a tiny amount of grated cheese, so it wasn’t immediately), the cheese I had put into the tube was sucked down extremely quickly between the blade and the lid, in that 1/2 inch gap. The block of cheese was about 2 or 3 inches wide, which caused the lid’s locking mechanism to crack and the lid to fly off, hitting me. The cheese flew across the room. The most alarming thing is that the blade did not stop spinning after the lid was ripped off.

    I was not injured at all during this, just extremely shocked. However, with the sharp, metal blade spinning exposed, it’s entirely possible that someone using this machine could be injured. I almost caught one of my fingers on the spinning blade. Grating cheese is an approved use of this machine.

    I called Hamilton Beach to let them know what had happened with their product, left a detailed message with my name and number, and did not hear back from them. I returned the product to Target and got a full refund.

    Bought from
    Target, California
    Bought
    Feb 23, 2011, about then
    Where
    Berkeley, California: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 29, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Hamilton Beach, made or sold by Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury

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    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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