Kenwood Recalls Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 15236 · announced September 9, 2015 · De'longhi America · 150 units affected
The product
The recalled blender is the Kenwood Blend-X PRO, BLM800. The glass jar has a glass handle and a black plastic lid and sits on a gray power unit with a motor and user control panel. On the front lower portion of the base is the Kenwood logo on a silver plate. On the bottom of the blender's base, the rating label of recalled units has Type BLM80 and a date code ranging from 14X01 to 15X22 ("X" being any letter) stamped on the label.
The hazard
The lower blade can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the blender and contact Kenwood to arrange for a free replacement blade assembly kit to be mailed to their homes. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No reports of incidents or injuries.
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Consumer contact: Kenwood toll-free at 866-367-4561 anytime or online at www.kenwoodworld.com, click on United States and then "Recall Information" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.