Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-328 — September 14, 2011
Description
"While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades."
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."
Incidents / 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."
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
"About 304,000"
Sold At
Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14.
Manufacturer
"Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan."
Importer
"Target Corporation, of Minneapolis"
Manufactured In
China