Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 14012 · Oct 31, 2013 · Calphalon
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14012
- Date
- Oct 31, 2013
- Company
- Calphalon
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Blenders
- Product type
- Electric Blenders
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Calphalon has received four reports of a piece of the blender's mixing blade breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blenders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
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.