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Product recall · CPSCOctober 31, 2013Worth checking
Calphalon Blenders
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.
Who to contact: Calphalon at (800)-809-7267, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Calphalon.com and click on "XL 9 Speed Blender Recall Information" for more information.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 22,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
- Recall date
- October 31, 2013
- Brand
- Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Calphalon has received four reports of a piece of the blender's mixing blade breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
1832449ME600BL
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.
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: “Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury 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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