Recall #05-132 · Published March 11, 2005

Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® blenders

CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® Blenders

CPSC published a recall notice for Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® blenders from Black & Decker® ProBlend® on March 11, 2005. CPSC identifies this hazard: The blades can weaken or break during use, while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury, if taken into the mouth or swallowed. The official remedy states: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blade assembly.

Recalled Blender
Recalled Blender
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Affected model numbers

BL5000BL5900BL6000
Additional identifying details

Each model has a die-cast, brushed stainless steel base bearing the name "Black & Decker." The model number is located on the bottom of the product.

Why it was recalled

The blades can weaken or break during use, while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury, if taken into the mouth or swallowed.

Incidents and injuries

Applica Consumer Products Inc. has received reports of 18 incidents of broken blades, associated with this problem. No injuries have been reported.

Official remedy

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blade assembly.

Product and sales details

Manufacturer
Elec-Tech International Co. Ltd., of China
Recall number
05-132
Units
About 500,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Retailers nationwide, from December 2003 to January 2005, for between $40 and $60.
Distributor
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.

Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® blenders

CPSC product type: Blenders

Recall contact information

Call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (800) 385-6686 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/blenderrecall

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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