Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 09032 · Oct 30, 2008 · MEDport LLC
54,500
units affected
54,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09032
- Date
- Oct 30, 2008
- Company
- MEDport LLC
- Units affected
- 54,500
- Product
- Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers
- Product type
- Blenders
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers with item number 770FF and model number SB-19. The white mixers have four components - a base unit, blade assembly, blending cup and cap. Fit & Fresh™ is printed on the front of the base. The recalled mixers can be identified by the date code, a four-digit number located on the bottom of the base. Date codes included in the recall are: 2707, 4407, 5207, 0308 and 0508.
What can happen
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Consumers with the recalled mixers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact MEDport LLC to arrange for a refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- MEDport has received one report of finger lacerations that required medical treatment.
- Sold at
- Longs, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide and at www.amazon.com from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled fit & fresh™ smooth blend mixers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Consumers with the recalled mixers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact MEDport LLC to arrange for a refund.
What is the hazard?
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly 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.