CPSC Recall in 2011: Target, Select Brands Recall Chefmate Blender Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-328

Date: September 14, 2011

Product Name:

Recall Description:

"While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades."

Hazard Description:

"While in operation, the plastic pitcher can separate from the blade assembly, leaving the blade assembly in the base and exposing the rotating blades. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers."

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: "About 304,000"

Incidents:

"Target and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have received 11 reports of the blade assembly separating from the pitcher, seven of which reported serious lacerations to consumers’ fingers and hands."

Sold At:

Target stores nationwide from September 2007 to February 2011 for about $14.

Manufactured In:

China