CPSCGeneral Alert
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: August 7, 2008Recall ID: 08361Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Signature Gourmet™ (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton® (model number SB-19) personal blenders. The blenders are white and have 3 component parts - a base containing a power button, a blade assembly, and a blending cup. Signature Gourmet™ or Crofton® is printed on the front of the base of the unit. "SB-19" or "W14A3691" is located on a label at the bottom of the unit.
Affected Products
Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Atico-International-USA-Recalls-Personal-Blenders-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/392c2a4b3a9a494a851b6781f09fbef6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Crofton Personal Blender |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/28346427fd294c908ad1d205e0dc71c8.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Crofton Personal Blender label |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f9dfa31554d04cf48af6453f44899a9f.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Signature Gourmet Personal Blender label |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e123119a319141b2a46804cc91255395.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Signature Gourmet Personal Blender |
| Hazards › Name | While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches. |
| Products › Name | Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders |
| Products › Type | Blenders |
| Products › Category I D | 1852 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 124,000 |
| Recall I D | 4399 |
| Remedies › Name | The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed. |
| Importers › 1 › Name | Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton® model) |
| Importers › 2 › Name | East West Distributing Co., of Deerfield Ill. (for the Signature Gourmet™ model) |
| Retailers › Name | The Signature Gourmet™ blenders were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2008 for about $16. The Crofton® blenders were sold at Aldi stores nationwide from May 2007 through March 2008 for about $13. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Signature Gourmet™ (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton® (model number SB-19) personal blenders. The blenders are white and have 3 component parts - a base containing a power button, a blade assembly, and a blending cup. Signature Gourmet™ or Crofton® is printed on the front of the base of the unit. "SB-19" or "W14A3691" is located on a label at the bottom of the unit. |
| Recall Number | 08361 |
| Consumer Contact | The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |