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Recall #11-328 · Published September 15, 2011

Chefmate® 6-Speed Blender

Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Chefmate® 6-Speed Blender from Chefmate® 6-Speed on September 15, 2011. CPSC identifies this 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. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

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Chefmate® 6-Speed Blender
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Affected model numbers

BL-10
Additional identifying details

The model number is located on the bottom of the base.

Why it was recalled

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.

Incidents and injuries

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.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand
Chefmate® 6-Speed
Manufacturer
Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan.
Recall number
11-328
Units
About 304,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14.
Importer
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.

Chefmate® 6-Speed Blender

CPSC product type: Electric Blenders

Recall contact information

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

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