CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

A piece of the blender's mixing blade unit can break off during use, posing an injury hazard.

In Conjunction with
https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/36527r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 31, 2013

Calphalon Recalls Blenders Due to Injury Hazard

This recall involves Calphalon XL 9 speed blenders, model 1832449, also identified as model ME600BL. The model number is located on the underside of the blender's base. The blender consists of a 5-inch tall, brushed-aluminum base with cord storage, the Calphalon logo in black letters at the front, and nine black/white speed selectors with labeling, plus the power button. It also has a clear 56-ounce glass pitcher with a handle and U.S. and metric volume measurement markings; a black plastic lid with a removable clear plastic lid stopper/measuring cup; and a metal blade assembly with six-sided, stainless steel blades.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact Calphalon for a free repair kit.

Contact Information

Calphalon at (800)-809-7267, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Calphalon.com and click on "XL 9 Speed Blender Recall Information" for more information.

Recall Details

Sold At
Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's and other major retail stores nationwide and online at Calphalon.com, Amazon.com, Cooking.com, and Zappos.com, among others, from September 2012 through September 2013 for about $130.
Injuries
Calphalon has received four reports of a piece of the blender's mixing blade breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
14012

Product Information

Product Name
Blenders
Product Type
Electric Blenders
Number of Units
About 22,000 in the United States and 400 in Canada
Imported By
Calphalon Corporation, of Atlanta, Ga.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

Calphalon at (800)-809-7267, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Calphalon.com and click on "XL 9 Speed Blender Recall Information" for more information.