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Medium RiskCPSCcpsc-2896CHOKING

CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® Blenders

Units Affected
500,000
Recall Date
March 11, 2005
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Choking
Retailers Nationwide, From December 2003 To January 2005, For Between $40 And $60. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2896.

The recall includes Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® models BL5000, BL5900 and BL6000. The recalled ProBlend® products are 5-speed, 550-watt blenders with 48-ounce marked glass jars. Each model has a die-cast, brushed stainless steel base bearing the name "Black & Decker." The model number is located on the bottom of the product.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2896.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blade assembly.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Retailers Nationwide, From December 2003 To January 2005, For Between $40 And $60. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2896.

Call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (800) 385-6686 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/blenderrecall

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Retailers Nationwide, From December 2003 To January 2005, For Between $40 And $60. Recall FAQ

Retailers Nationwide, From December 2003 To January 2005, For Between $40 And $60. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® Blenders. The notice was published on March 11, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 500,000 units are potentially affected.