CPSCGeneral Alert
Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard
Published: October 31, 2013Recall ID: 14012Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Calphalon XL 9 speed blenders, model 1832449, also identified as model ME600BL. The model number is located on the underside of the blender's base. The blender consists of a 5-inch tall, brushed-aluminum base with cord storage, the Calphalon logo in black letters at the front, and nine black/white speed selectors with labeling, plus the power button. It also has a clear 56-ounce glass pitcher with a handle and U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a black plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper/measuring cup; and a metal blade assembly with six-sided, stainless steel blades.
Affected Products
Blenders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Calphalon-Recalls-Blenders |
| Title | Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rp_LARGE_Blender%25201832449_Full%2520Product.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Calphalon XL 9 speed blender |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/rp_LARGE_Blender%2520Broken%2520Blade%2520with%2520Piece.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Broken blender blade |
| Hazards › Name | A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | Calphalon has received four reports of a piece of the blender's mixing blade breaking off. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Blenders |
| Products › Type | Electric Blenders |
| Products › Category I D | 68112 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1538 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit. |
| Importers › Name | Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2013-10-31T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Calphalon XL 9 speed blenders, model 1832449, also identified as model ME600BL. The model number is located on the underside of the blender's base. The blender consists of a 5-inch tall, brushed-aluminum base with cord storage, the Calphalon logo in black letters at the front, and nine black/white speed selectors with labeling, plus the power button. It also has a clear 56-ounce glass pitcher with a handle and U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a black plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper/measuring cup; and a metal blade assembly with six-sided, stainless steel blades. |
| Recall Number | 14012 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/36527r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |