Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 11328 · Sep 15, 2011 · Target, Select Brands
304,000
units affected
304,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11328
- Date
- Sep 15, 2011
- Company
- Target, Select Brands
- Units affected
- 304,000
- Product
- Chefmate® 6-Speed Blender
- Product type
- Electric Blenders
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall affects all Chefmate® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-10. The model number is located on the bottom of the base. The blender consists of a six-inch tall, white electrical base with five, white speed-selector buttons labeled 1 through 5, one gray button labeled "Pulse/Off" and the word "Chefmate®" in black letters on the front; a clear plastic pitcher with a handle with U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a white plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper; and a white plastic blade assembly with two angled, stainless steel blades.
What can happen
While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Target and the U.S.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled chefmate® 6-speed blender?
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a 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.