CPSC recall · Reported March 11, 2005
CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® Blenders
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.
Elec-Tech International Co. Ltd., of China recalled The recall includes Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® models BL5000, BL5900 and BL6000. The….
CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® B… was recalled by Elec-Tech International Co. Ltd., of China in March 11, 2005. Reason: The blades can weaken or break during use, while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of i…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products…. Verify recall #05132 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Elec-Tech International Co. Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The blades can weaken or break during use, while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of i….
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- March 11, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05132 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05132 |
| Date reported | March 11, 2005 |
| Date initiated | March 11, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Elec-Tech International Co. Ltd., of China |
| Affected scope | About 500,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blad…
- Check the recall number (05132) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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