CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® Blenders
Ingestion
The 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.
Incidents reported: Applica Consumer Products Inc. has received reports of 18 incidents of broken blades, associated with this problem. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
Contact: 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
About this recall
The recall includes Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® models BL5000, BL5900 and BL6000. The recalled ProBlend® products are 5-speed, 550-watt blenders with 48-ounce marked glass jars. 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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC