CPSC recall 13-288, announced September 19, 2013, covers Frigidaire Professional© blenders (about 14,000 units). The blender's blade shaft assembly can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled blenders immediately and contact Frigidaire for instructions on returning the blenders for a free replacement blender. Recall contact: call (888) 747-7637, or go to www.frigidaire.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 Frigidaire Professional© brand blender model FPJB56B7MS with a serial number between FFP 49 1203 0001 and FFP 49 1237 00974.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Frigidaire Professional© brand blender model FPJB56B7MS with a serial number between FFP 49 1203 0001 and FFP 49 1237 00974. The model and serial numbers are located on a serial plate on the underside of the blender's motor base. Frigidaire Professional is printed on the front base of the blenders. The 5-speed blender is brushed aluminum and has black buttons on the front. The blender container is a 56-oz. clear glass jar with a black lid and a black base.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The blender's blade shaft assembly can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Frigidaire has received eight reports of the blender's blade shaft assembly breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled blenders immediately and contact Frigidaire for instructions on returning the blenders for a free replacement blender.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Frigidaire Professional©
- Product type
- Blenders
- Recall number
- 13-288
- Units
- About 14,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Best Buy, Target and other stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, bedbath.com and other online retailers from March 2012 through July 2013 for about $130.
- Distributor
- Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Frigidaire Professional© blenders
CPSC product type: Electric Blenders
Recall contact information
Frigidaire toll-free at (888) 747-7637 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday and Sunday, or online at www.frigidaire.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information or online at www.blenderrecall.com and enter the blender's serial number to determine if the blender is part of the recall.
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