CPSC recall 11-328, announced September 15, 2011, covers Chefmate® 6-Speed Blender (about 304,000 units). While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. The notice cites 11 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (800) 440-0680, or go to www.target.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
The model number is located on the bottom of the base.
Which products are included?
This recall affects all Chefmate® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-10. The model number is located on the bottom of the base. The blender consists of a six-inch tall, white electrical base with five, white speed-selector buttons labeled 1 through 5, one gray button labeled "Pulse/Off" and the word "Chefmate®" in black letters on the front; a clear plastic pitcher with a handle with U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a white plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper; and a white plastic blade assembly with two angled, stainless steel blades.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chefmate 6-Speed
- Manufacturer
- Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan.
- Product type
- Blenders
- 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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