CPSCGeneral Alert
Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: December 2, 2009Recall ID: 10052Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves commercial-style 500-watt blenders with model number HB500BSS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. "Haier" is printed on the front below the power switch, and the model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the blenders.
Affected Products
Blenders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Blenders-Recalled-by-Haier-America-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/2df5776db5ba43aaab55efe4f8bee349.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Blender |
| Hazards › Name | The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk. |
| Injuries › Name | Haier America has received approximately 60 reports of blade assemblies coming apart or breaking. One consumer reported receiving a minor cut to his hand. |
| Products › Name | Blenders |
| Products › Type | Blenders |
| Products › Category I D | 1852 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 53,800 |
| Recall I D | 53 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly. |
| Importers › Name | Haier America Trading, L.L.C., of New York, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $26 and $60. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-02T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves commercial-style 500-watt blenders with model number HB500BSS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. "Haier" is printed on the front below the power switch, and the model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the blenders. |
| Recall Number | 10052 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Ka Po International Industrial Co., of Hong Kong |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Haier America toll-free at (866) 327-6147 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.haieramerica.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |