We have all used blenders from time to time and for different reasons, and most understand that any product that contains blades moving at a high rate of speed can be very dangerous if they are misused.  However, that doesn’t mean that some blenders can not still turn out to be defective, as could be the case with an enormous recall that was announced today.

According to Heath News Digest:

“The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Blenders

Units: About 53,800

Importer: Haier America Trading, L.L.C., of New York, N.Y.

Manufacturer: Ka Po International Industrial Co., of Hong Kong

Hazard: The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.

Description: This recall involves commercial-style 500-watt blenders with model number HB500BSS. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. “Haier” is printed on the front below the power switch, and the model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the blenders.

Sold at: Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $26 and $60.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly.”

While no reports of serious injuries have been released, such a contraption breaking apart can obviously cause significant damage, hence the recall.  If you or someone you love has been injured while using a defective product, contact the Sacramento defective products lawyers who understand how to hold large corporations accountable for these injuries.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.