CPSC recall 12-187, announced May 24, 2012, covers Kitchen Selectives® 6-Speed Blender (about 4,069 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to the retailer where purchased to receive a full refund. Recall contact: call (866) 663-4500, or go to www.selectbrands.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?
The recalled products are Kitchen Selectives® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-15. 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 logo "Kitchen Selectives®" 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
Select Brands has received no reports of incidents or injuries involving Kitchen Selectives® 6-speed blenders.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to the retailer where purchased to receive a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kitchen Selectives 6-Speed
- Manufacturer
- Select Brands, of Lenexa, Kan.
- Product type
- Blenders
- Recall number
- 12-187
- Units
- About 4,069
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Midwest retail stores Pamida and Sutherlands from June 2009 to April 2012 for about $20.
- Importer
- Select Brands Inc., of Lenexa, Kan.
Kitchen Selectives® 6-Speed Blender
CPSC product type: Electric Blenders
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Select Brands Customer Service at (866) 663-4500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Select Brands website at www.selectbrands.com
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