Recall #14-012 · Published October 31, 2013

Blenders

Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Blenders from Calphalon Corporation on October 31, 2013. CPSC identifies this hazard: A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.

Recalled Calphalon XL 9 speed blender
Recalled Calphalon XL 9 speed blender
Image: CPSC recall notice

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Affected model numbers

ME600BL
Additional identifying details

The model number is located on the underside of the blender's base.

Why it was recalled

A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.

Incidents and injuries

Calphalon has received four reports of a piece of the blender's mixing blade breaking off. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.

Remedy type: Repair

Product and sales details

Recall number
14-012
Units
About 22,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's and other major retail stores nationwide and online at Calphalon.com, Amazon.com, Cooking.com, and Zappos.com, among others, from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $130.
Importer
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.

Blenders

CPSC product type: Electric Blenders

Recall contact information

Calphalon at (800)-809-7267, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Calphalon.com and click on "XL 9 Speed Blender Recall Information" for more information.

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