CPSC: Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Signature Gourmet(tm) and Crofton(r) Personal Blenders
Units: About 124,000
Importers: Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton(r) model) and East West Distributing Co., of Deerfield Ill. (for the Signature Gourmet(tm) model)
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.
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(tm) (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton(r) (model number SB-19) personal blenders. The blenders are white and have 3 components parts - a base containing a power button, a blade assembly, and a blending cup. Signature Gourmet(tm) or Crofton(r) 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.
Sold at: The Signature Gourmet(tm) blenders were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2008 for about $16. The Crofton(r) blenders were sold at Aldi stores nationwide from May 2007 through March 2008 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled blenders immediately and call Atico International USA for instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Atico International USA toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.aticousa.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08361.html
This news arrived on: 08/10/2008
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Posted Comments:
08-22-2008 06:26
Melody Yaneza wrote:
This is strange but informative
Why would we put our hands inside a blender that is on? Thanks for the warning. This product should be tested first before they put it out in stores. Whoever put this product together must be cheap and in a hurry to make business. This can be a turn off you know. There are other brands in the market to choose from. So this can spell bad business for whoever manufactures these faulty blenders. And worse, maybe possible lawsuits from those who have already purchased the product and already encountered injuries from using it.
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