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Haier Blender
- Starting date:
- January 6, 2010
- Posting date:
- January 6, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Appliances
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002182
Affected products
Haier Blender
Product description
This recall involves commercial-style 500-watt blenders by Haier with model number HB500BSS. The model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the blenders. The units are stainless steel and black plastic. The word "Haier" is printed on the front of the blender, below the power switch.
Hazard identified
The blade assemblies of the blenders may come apart or break, posing a laceration risk to users.
Haier America has received approximately 60 reports within North America of blade assembles coming apart or breaking, with one report of a minor cut to the hand.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these blenders.
Number sold
There were 456 units of the recalled blender sold by Better Life Canada Inc. and Meubles et Electroménagers M L in Quebec.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from November 2006 to November 2008.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Haier America
New York
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
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Haier America
New York
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact Haier America to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
For more information, consumers may contact Haier America toll-free at 1-866-327-6147 or visit the Haier America website.
Consumers may also view the recall notice on the [NJS_FILE:2659ba92-a47a-4cae-bd1a-66c65470d2b3:b2025594-a2ac-406f-a2de-41241da066f2].