Select Brands Recalls Kitchen Selectives Blender Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 12187 · announced May 24, 2012 · Select Brands · 4,069 units affected
The product
The recalled products are Kitchen Selectives® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-15. The model number is located on the bottom of the base. The blender consists of a six-inch tall, white electrical base with five, white speed-selector buttons labeled 1 through 5, one gray button labeled "Pulse/Off" and the logo "Kitchen Selectives®" in black letters on the front; a clear plastic pitcher with a handle with U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a white plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper; and a white plastic blade assembly with two angled, stainless steel blades.
The hazard
While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to the retailer where purchased to receive a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Select Brands has received no reports of incidents or injuries involving Kitchen Selectives® 6-speed blenders.
Sold at: Midwest retail stores Pamida and Sutherlands from June 2009 to April 2012 for about $20.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Select Brands Customer Service at (866) 663-4500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Select Brands website at www.selectbrands.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.