Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 10052 · Dec 2, 2009 · Ka Po International Industrial Co.
53,800
units affected
53,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10052
- Date
- Dec 2, 2009
- Company
- Ka Po International Industrial Co.
- Units affected
- 53,800
- Product
- Blenders
- Product type
- Blenders
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves commercial-style 500-watt blenders with model number HB500BSS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. "Haier" is printed on the front below the power switch, and the model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the blenders.
What can happen
The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Haier America has received approximately 60 reports of blade assemblies coming apart or breaking. One consumer reported receiving a minor cut to his hand.
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $26 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blenders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
What is the hazard?
The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.
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.