CPSCOctober 30, 2008

Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to

Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard

Why was Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. 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

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
Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers
Company
MEDport LLC, of Providence, R.I.
Quantity
About 54,500
Sold at
Longs, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide and at www.amazon.com from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.
Recall date
October 30, 2008
Incidents / injuries
MEDport has received one report of finger lacerations that required medical treatment.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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