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CPSC recall · Reported September 15, 2011

Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard

While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration haza…

Recall #
11328
Affected scope
About 304,000
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Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan. recalled This recall affects all Chefmate® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-10. The model number is loca… - a moderate-severity action.

Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan. in September 15, 2011. Reason: While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in t…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store …. Verify recall #11328 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in t….

Moderate
severity level
September 15, 2011
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11328 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11328) was formally reported on September 15, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 304,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 304,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall affects all Chefmate® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-10. The model number is located on the bottom of the base. The blender consists of a six-inch tall, white electrical base with five, white speed-selector buttons labeled 1 through 5, one gray button labeled "Pulse/Off" and the word "Chefmate®" in black letters on the front; a clear plastic pitcher with a handle with U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a white plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper; and a white plastic blade assembly with two angled, stainless steel blades.

Reason for recall

While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 11328
Date reported September 15, 2011
Date initiated September 15, 2011
Recalling firm Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan.
Affected scope About 304,000
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 immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.

  • Check the recall number (11328) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall affects all Chefmate® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-10. The model number is located on the bottom of the base. The blender consists of a six-inch tall, white electrical base with five, white speed-selector buttons labeled 1 through 5, one gray button labeled "Pulse/Off" and the word "Chefmate®" in black letters on the front; a clear plastic pitcher with a handle with U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a white plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper; and a white plastic blade assembly with two angled, stainless steel blades.. Recalled by Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan.. Units affected: About 304,000.
Why was this product recalled?
While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the blenders and return them to any Target store to receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 15, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11328.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11328) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported September 15, 2011. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.