Blenders recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

September 9, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Kenwood Recalls Blenders Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

15236

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Why it was recalled

The lower blade can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.

What was recalled

The recalled blender is the Kenwood Blend-X PRO, BLM800. The glass jar has a glass handle and a black plastic lid and sits on a gray power unit with a motor and user control panel. On the front lower portion of the base is the Kenwood logo on a silver plate. On the bottom of the blender's base, the rating label of recalled units has Type BLM80 and a date code ranging from 14X01 to 15X22 ("X" being any letter) stamped on the label.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the blender and contact Kenwood to arrange for a free replacement blade assembly kit to be mailed to their homes.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.