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Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
Recalled August 7, 2008 · CPSC recall 08361 · Atico
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.
Remedy
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Units
About 124,000
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches.
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.
What to do
The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.
Product
Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders
Imported by
Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton® model) · East West Distributing Co., of Deerfield Ill. (for the Signature Gourmet™ model)
Retailers
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.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →