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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….

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 CPSC recall-While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in t….

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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 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.

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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 Not classified by agency
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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11328.
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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