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Product recall · CPSCMay 24, 2012Serious
Select Brands Kitchen Selectives Blender
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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 Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to the retailer where purchased to receive a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Select Brands Customer Service at (866) 663-4500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Select Brands website at www.selectbrands.com
The product
The recalled products are Kitchen Selectives® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-15. 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 logo "Kitchen Selectives®" 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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,069
- Recall date
- May 24, 2012
- Brand
- Select Brands, of Lenexa, Kan., Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Select Brands has received no reports of incidents or injuries involving Kitchen Selectives® 6-speed blenders.
BL-15
Midwest retail stores Pamida and Sutherlands from June 2009 to April 2012 for about $20.
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: “Select Brands Recalls Kitchen Selectives Blender 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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