Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08361 · Aug 7, 2008 · Atico International USA
124,000
units affected
124,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08361
- Date
- Aug 7, 2008
- Company
- Atico International USA
- Units affected
- 124,000
- Product
- Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders
- Product type
- Blenders
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves the Signature Gourmet™ (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton® (model number SB-19) personal blenders. The blenders are white and have 3 component parts - a base containing a power button, a blade assembly, and a blending cup. Signature Gourmet™ or Crofton® is printed on the front of the base of the unit. "SB-19" or "W14A3691" is located on a label at the bottom of the unit.
What can happen
While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches.
- Sold at
- The Signature Gourmet™ blenders were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2008 for about $16. The Crofton® blenders were sold at Aldi stores nationwide from May 2007 through March 2008 for about $13.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled signature gourmet™ and crofton® personal blenders?
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
What is the hazard?
While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.