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Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard

U.S. CPSCCutsAug 7, 2008
Recalled Crofton Personal Blender
Recalled Crofton Personal Blender
Recalled Crofton Personal Blender label
Recalled Crofton Personal Blender label
Recalled Signature Gourmet Personal Blender label
Recalled Signature Gourmet Personal Blender label
Recalled Signature Gourmet Personal Blender
Recalled Signature Gourmet Personal Blender

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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.

Remedy

The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be discarded or destroyed.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches.

Product description

This recall involves the Signature Gourmet™ (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton® (model number SB-19) personal blenders. The blenders are white and have 3 component parts - a base containing a power button, a blade assembly, and a blending cup. Signature Gourmet™ or Crofton® 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 on

The Signature Gourmet™ blenders were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2008 for about $16. The Crofton® blenders were sold at Aldi stores nationwide from May 2007 through March 2008 for about $13.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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