CPSC2011-09-15
Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard
Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14.
Affected count
About 304,000
Injuries reported
Target and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have received 11 reports of the blade assembly separating from the pitcher, seven of which reported serious lacerations to consumers' fingers and hands.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Chefmate® 6-Speed Blender
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.target.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Target-Select-Brands-Recall-Chefmate-Blender-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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