CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • September 15, 2011

Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.target.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14.
Injuries
Target and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have received 11 reports of the blade assembly separating from the pitcher, seven of which reported serious lacerations to consumers' fingers and hands.
Manufacturer
Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan.
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
11328

Product Information

Product Name
Chefmate® 6-Speed Blender
Product Type
Electric Blenders
Number of Units
About 304,000
Manufacturer Name
Select Brands, of Lenaxa, Kan.
Imported By
Target Corporation, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In
China

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit their website at www.target.com