CPSCGeneral Alert
Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: October 30, 2008Recall ID: 09032Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers with item number 770FF and model number SB-19. The white mixers have four components - a base unit, blade assembly, blending cup and cap. Fit & Fresh™ is printed on the front of the base. The recalled mixers can be identified by the date code, a four-digit number located on the bottom of the base. Date codes included in the recall are: 2707, 4407, 5207, 0308 and 0508.
Affected Products
Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Fit--Fresh-Mixers-Recalled-by-MEDport-LLC-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/98eca60042054cadb983879a8e72ae5f.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Smooth Blend Mixer |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/dfd92f9878704d579775945135ec9e8e.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Blend Mixer label |
| Hazards › Name | While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | MEDport has received one report of finger lacerations that required medical treatment. |
| Products › Name | Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers |
| Products › Type | Blenders |
| Products › Category I D | 1852 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 54,500 |
| Recall I D | 4995 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Consumers with the recalled mixers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact MEDport LLC to arrange for a refund. |
| Importers › Name | MEDport LLC, of Providence, R.I. |
| Retailers › Name | Longs, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide and at www.amazon.com from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers with item number 770FF and model number SB-19. The white mixers have four components - a base unit, blade assembly, blending cup and cap. Fit & Fresh™ is printed on the front of the base. The recalled mixers can be identified by the date code, a four-digit number located on the bottom of the base. Date codes included in the recall are: 2707, 4407, 5207, 0308 and 0508. |
| Recall Number | 09032 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact MEDport LLC at (800) 858-8840 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.medportllc.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |