Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration 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.

Recall #: 08361
Affected scope: About 124,000

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The CPSC recalled This recall involves the Signature Gourmet™ (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton® (mode….

Atico International USA Recalls Personal Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 7, 2008. Reason: While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activati…. Remedy: The firm is out of business, the remedy is no longer available, and the product should be…. Verify recall #08361 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activati….

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agency class: August 7, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08361 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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.

Reason for recall

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, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	08361
Date reported	August 7, 2008
Date initiated	August 7, 2008
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 124,000
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

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

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 7, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 08361.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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