Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-10-31). Hazards: injury. Models: 1832449, ME600BL. About 22,000 units in the US and 400 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14012 |
| Published | 2013-10-31 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-15 |
| Product category | Electric Blenders |
| Products | Blenders |
| Firm named in the title | Calphalon |
| Firms | Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 22,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 400 |
| Model numbers | 1832449, ME600BL |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's and other major retail stores nationwide and online at Calphalon.com, Amazon.com, Cooking.com, and Zappos.com, among others, from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $130. |
Description
This recall involves Calphalon XL 9 speed blenders, model 1832449, also identified as model ME600BL. The model number is located on the underside of the blender's base. The blender consists of a 5-inch tall, brushed-aluminum base with cord storage, the Calphalon logo in black letters at the front, and nine black/white speed selectors with labeling, plus the power button. It also has a clear 56-ounce glass pitcher with a handle and U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a black plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper/measuring cup; and a metal blade assembly with six-sided, stainless steel blades.
Hazard
A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
Calphalon has received four reports of a piece of the blender's mixing blade breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
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