Moderate Recalled September 9, 2015 About 150 in the U.S. (an additional 860 sold in Canada) units

Kenwood Recalls Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard

Laceration

The hazard

The lower blade can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.

Incidents reported: No reports of incidents or injuries.

What to do now

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the blender and contact Kenwood to arrange for a free replacement blade assembly kit to be mailed to their homes.

Contact: Kenwood toll-free at 866-367-4561 anytime or online at www.kenwoodworld.com, click on United States and then "Recall Information" for more information.

About this recall

The recalled blender is the Kenwood Blend-X PRO, BLM800. The glass jar has a glass handle and a black plastic lid and sits on a gray power unit with a motor and user control panel. On the front lower portion of the base is the Kenwood logo on a silver plate. On the bottom of the blender's base, the rating label of recalled units has Type BLM80 and a date code ranging from 14X01 to 15X22 ("X" being any letter) stamped on the label.

Product photos

Blender
Blender
Rating label with type number and date code on bottom of blender
Rating label with type number and date code on bottom of blender

Photos: U.S. CPSC