MEDport · Recalled
Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard
While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 54,500
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $25
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers with item number 770FF and model number SB-19. The white mixers have four components - a base unit, blade assembly, blending cup and cap. Fit & Fresh™ is printed on the front of the base. The recalled mixers can be identified by the date code, a four-digit number located on the bottom of the base. Date codes included in the recall are: 2707, 4407, 5207, 0308 and 0508.
The file
- Sold at
- Longs, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide and at www.amazon.com from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.
- Product type
- Blenders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- MEDport LLC, of Providence, R.I.
Incident log
MEDport has received one report of finger lacerations that required medical treatment.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Consumers with the recalled mixers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact MEDport LLC to arrange for a refund.
For additional information, contact MEDport LLC at (800) 858-8840 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.medportllc.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 30 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.
