“Fiery & Lacerating: Nearly 5M Blenders Come to a Recalling Halt at Costco, Target & Walmart

Almost 5 million blenders that were sold at popular retail stores such as Costco, Target, and Walmart have been recently recalled due to the potential risk of fires and lacerations. The voluntary recall includes both the KitchenAid Five-Speed Diamond Blender, as well as the K150 Blender Variable Speed model. According to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission, the motor coupling on the blenders can fail, leading to the blades to break off while the blender is still running. This could cause lacerations, as well as pose a risk of fire due to the sparks that could occur when the motor continues to run despite the broken blades. At least 20 reports of incidents associated with the blenders have been reported. Of those, there are six reports of minor burns, one laceration requiring surgical repair, and seven of contact burns to consumers’ hands. In addition, there have been reports of fires, as well as smoke and property damage. All affected consumers should stop using the blenders immediately. It is recommended that they both unplug and discard the product, as it is not re-recommended. The recall affects blenders with the model numbers KSB1575 and KSB1570, as well as certain lot codes. Those looking to find out if their blender is part of the recall should visit the websites of either KitchenAid, or the Consumer Protection Safety Commission for the list of affected lot-codes. It is fortunate that there have been no reported injuries so far, but that does not mean that risk does not exist. Consumers should take a few minutes to check their blender model or serial number, and discard the product right away is they are part of the recalled units. The recalled blenders have one of two sets of numbers, either KSB1575 (Seven-speed Classic model) or KSB1570 (Five-speed Diamond model). Consumers who purchased the product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Almost 5 million blenders that were sold at popular retail stores such as Costco, Target, and Walmart have been recently recalled due to the potential risk of fires and lacerations. The voluntary recall includes both the KitchenAid Five-Speed Diamond Blender, as well as the K150 Blender Variable Speed model. According to the Consumer Protection Safety Commission, the motor coupling on the blenders can fail, leading to the blades to break off while the blender is still running. This could cause lacerations, as well as pose a risk of fire due to the sparks that could occur when the motor continues to run despite the broken blades. At least 20 reports of incidents associated with the blenders have been reported. Of those, there are six reports of minor burns, one laceration requiring surgical repair, and seven of contact burns to consumers’ hands. In addition, there have been reports of fires, as well as smoke and property damage. All affected consumers should stop using the blenders immediately. It is recommended that they both unplug and discard the product, as it is not re-recommended. The recall affects blenders with the model numbers KSB1575 and KSB1570, as well as certain lot codes. Those looking to find out if their blender is part of the recall should visit the websites of either KitchenAid, or the Consumer Protection Safety Commission for the list of affected lot-codes. It is fortunate that there have been no reported injuries so far, but that does not mean that risk does not exist. Consumers should take a few minutes to check their blender model or serial number, and discard the product right away is they are part of the recalled units. The recalled blenders have one of two sets of numbers, either KSB1575 (Seven-speed Classic model) or KSB1570 (Five-speed Diamond model). Consumers who purchased the product can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.