CPSC recall 05-132, announced March 11, 2005, covers Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® blenders (about 500,000 units). The blades can weaken or break during use, while making frozen beverages. The notice cites 18 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blade assembly. Recall contact: call (800) 385-6686, or go to www.regcen.com/blenderrecall.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Each model has a die-cast, brushed stainless steel base bearing the name "Black & Decker." The model number is located on the bottom of the product.
Which products are included?
The recall includes Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® models BL5000, BL5900 and BL6000. The recalled ProBlend® products are 5-speed, 550-watt blenders with 48-ounce marked glass jars. Each model has a die-cast, brushed stainless steel base bearing the name "Black & Decker." The model number is located on the bottom of the product.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blades can weaken or break during use, while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury, if taken into the mouth or swallowed.
Incidents and injuries
Applica Consumer Products Inc. has received reports of 18 incidents of broken blades, associated with this problem. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Black & Decker ProBlend
- Manufacturer
- Elec-Tech International Co. Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Blenders
- Recall number
- 05-132
- Units
- About 500,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Retailers nationwide, from December 2003 to January 2005, for between $40 and $60.
- Distributor
- Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® blenders
CPSC product type: Blenders
Recall contact information
Call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (800) 385-6686 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/blenderrecall
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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