Recall #08-361 · Published August 7, 2008

Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders

Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders from Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal on August 7, 2008. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Recalled Crofton Personal Blender
Recalled Crofton Personal Blender
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Affected model numbers

SB-19
Additional identifying details

This recall involves the Signature Gourmet™ (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton® (model number SB-19) personal blenders.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches.

Official remedy

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Product and sales details

Recall number
08-361
Units
About 124,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
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.
Importer
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton® model), East West Distributing Co., of Deerfield Ill. (for the Signature Gourmet™ model)

Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders

CPSC product type: Blenders

Recall contact information

The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

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