Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled December 2, 2009 · CPSC recall 10052 · Blenders

Hazard

The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly.

Units

About 53,800

Incidents / injuries

Haier America has received approximately 60 reports of blade assemblies coming apart or breaking. One consumer reported receiving a minor cut to his hand.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly.

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

Product

Blenders

Manufacturer(s)

Ka Po International Industrial Co., of Hong Kong

Imported by

Haier America Trading, L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.

Retailers

Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $26 and $60.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →