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The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC)
announces the following recall
in voluntary cooperation with
the firm below. Consumers should
stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise
instructed. |
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Name of product: |
Signature Gourmet(tm) and
Crofton(r) Personal Blenders |
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Units: |
About 124,000 |
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Importer: |
Atico International USA Inc.,
of Fort Lauderdale, Florida (for
the Crofton(r) model) and
East West Distributing Co.,
of Deerfield Illinoid (for the
Signature Gourmet(tm) model) |
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Hazard: |
While placing the cup on or off
the base of the blender, the
blender can be inadvertently
turned on, activating the blade.
This can pose a serious
laceration hazard to consumers. |
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Incidents/Injuries: |
The firm has received 14 reports
of lacerations, including 11
that required medical treatment
and stitches. |
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Description: |
This recall involves the
Signature Gourmet(tm) (item
number W14A3691) and the
Crofton(r) (model number
SB-19) personal blenders.
The blenders are white and have
3 components parts - a base
containing a power button, a
blade assembly, and a blending
cup. Signature Gourmet(tm) or
Crofton(r) is printed on the
front of the base of the unit.
"SB-19" or "W14A3691" is located
on a label at the bottom of the
unit. |
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Sold at: |
The Signature Gourmet(tm)
blenders were sold at
Walgreens stores nationwide
from July 2006 through March
2008 for about $16. The
Crofton(r) blenders were sold at
Aldi stores nationwide
from May 2007 through March 2008
for about $13. |
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Manufactured in: |
China |
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Remedy: |
Consumers should stop using the
recalled blenders immediately
and call Atico International USA
for instructions on returning
the product for a full refund. |
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Consumer Contact: |
Consumers should call Atico
International USA toll-free at
(877) 546-4835 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday or visit the
company's website at
www.aticousa.com. |
