Haier America Trading · Recalled
Blenders Recalled by Haier America Due to Laceration Hazard
The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk.
- Units
- About 53,800
- Reports
- 60
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $26–$60
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Mass merchandisers and specialty retailers nationwide from November 2006 through October 2009 for between $26 and $60.
- Product type
- Blenders
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Haier America Trading, L.L.C., of New York, N.Y., Ka Po International Industrial Co., of Hong Kong
Incident log
Haier America has received approximately 60 reports of blade assemblies coming apart or breaking. One consumer reported receiving a minor cut to his hand.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
For additional information, contact Haier America toll-free at (866) 327-6147 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.haieramerica.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 DEC 02 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.