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Consumer product recall

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
Haier America
New York
UNITED STATES
Distributor
Haier America
New York
UNITED STATES

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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].