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Product recall · CPSCAugust 7, 2008Serious
Atico International USA Personal Blenders
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What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Who to contact: The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 124,000
- Recall date
- August 7, 2008
- Brand
- Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton® model), East West Distributing Co., of Deerfield Ill. (for the Signature Gourmet™ model)
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches.
W14A3691SB-19
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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