Calphalon Blenders recall: Injury Hazard
Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard
Why was Calphalon Blenders recalled?
A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit. Contact: Calphalon at (800)-809-7267, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Calphalon.com and click on "XL 9 Speed Blender Recall Information" for more information.
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
- Blenders
- Company
- Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 22,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
- Sold at
- Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's and other major retail stores nationwide and online at Calphalon.com, Amazon.com, Cooking.com, and Zappos.com, among others, from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $130.
- Recall date
- October 31, 2013
- Incidents / injuries
- Calphalon has received four reports of a piece of the blender's mixing blade breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Calphalon XL 9 speed blenders, model 1832449, also identified as model ME600BL. The model number is located on the underside of the blender's base. The blender consists of a 5-inch tall, brushed-aluminum base with cord storage, the Calphalon logo in black letters at the front, and nine black/white speed selectors with labeling, plus the power button. It also has a clear 56-ounce glass pitcher with a handle and U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a black plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper/measuring cup; and a metal blade assembly with six-sided, stainless steel blades.