CPSC2008-08-07
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton® model)
Hazard
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.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 124,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Atico-International-USA-Recalls-Personal-Blenders-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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