Atico International USA Personal Blenders recall: Laceration Hazard
Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Atico International USA Personal Blenders recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Signature Gourmet™ and Crofton® Personal Blenders
- Company
- Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton® model), East West Distributing Co., of Deerfield Ill. (for the Signature Gourmet™ model)
- Quantity
- About 124,000
- Sold at
- 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.
- Recall date
- August 7, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.