CPSC recall 08-361, announced August 7, 2008, covers Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders (about 124,000 units). While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. The notice cites 14 incident reports. The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772.
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Affected model numbers
This recall involves the Signature Gourmet™ (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton® (model number SB-19) personal blenders.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Signature Gourmet™ (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton® (model number SB-19) personal blenders. The blenders are white and have 3 component parts - a base containing a power button, a blade assembly, and a blending cup. Signature Gourmet™ or Crofton® is printed on the front of the base of the unit. "SB-19" or "W14A3691" is located on a label at the bottom of the unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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
- Brand
- Signature Gourmet and Crofton Personal
- Product type
- Blenders
- 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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