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Kenwood Recalls Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard

Reported: September 9, 2015 Initiated: September 9, 2015 #15236

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 150 in the U.S. (an additional 860 sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 150 in the U.S. (an additional 860 sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The lower blade can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 9, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15236.