CPSC recall · Reported May 24, 2012
Select Brands Recalls Kitchen Selectives 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…
Select Brands, of Lenexa, Kan. recalled The recalled products are Kitchen Selectives® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-15. The model nu….
Select Brands Recalls Kitchen Selectives Blender Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Select Brands, of Lenexa, Kan. in May 24, 2012. 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 the retailer wher…. Verify recall #12187 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Select Brands, of Lenexa, Kan. issued this CPSC recall-While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in t….
- None
- agency class
- May 24, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12187 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
The recalled products are Kitchen Selectives® 6-Speed Blenders, model BL-15. 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 logo "Kitchen Selectives®" 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 the retailer where purchased to receive a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12187 |
| Date reported | May 24, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 24, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Select Brands, of Lenexa, Kan. |
| Affected scope | About 4,069 |
| 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 the retailer where purchased to receive a full refund.
- Check the recall number (12187) 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.
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