CPSC recall 09-032, announced October 30, 2008, covers MEDport Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers (about 54,500 units). While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Recall contact: call (800) 858-8840, or go to www.medportllc.com.
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.
Affected model numbers
This recall involves Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers with item number 770FF and model number SB-19.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers with item number 770FF and model number SB-19. The white mixers have four components - a base unit, blade assembly, blending cup and cap. Fit & Fresh™ is printed on the front of the base. The recalled mixers can be identified by the date code, a four-digit number located on the bottom of the base. Date codes included in the recall are: 2707, 4407, 5207, 0308 and 0508.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
MEDport has received one report of finger lacerations that required medical treatment.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Consumers with the recalled mixers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact MEDport LLC to arrange for a refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- MEDport
- Product type
- Blenders
- Recall number
- 09-032
- Units
- About 54,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Longs, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide and at www.amazon.com from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.
- Importer
- MEDport LLC, of Providence, R.I.
Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers
CPSC product type: Blenders
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact MEDport LLC at (800) 858-8840 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.medportllc.com
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