Fit & Fresh Mixers Recalled by MEDport LLC Due to Laceration Hazard

Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers

Date of Recall

2008-10-30

CPSC Release Number

09-032

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 858-8840

Units

About 54,500

Importer

MEDport LLC, of Providence, R.I.

Sold By

Longs, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe stores nationwide and at www.amazon.com from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $25.

Problem/Hazard

While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can be unexpectedly turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

MEDport has received one report of finger lacerations that required medical treatment.

Description

This recall involves Fit & Fresh™ Smooth Blend Mixers with item number 770FF and model number SB-19. The white mixers have four components – a base unit, blade assembly, blending cup and cap. Fit & Fresh™ is printed on the front of the base. The recalled mixers can be identified by the date code, a four-digit number located on the bottom of the base. Date codes included in the recall are: 2707, 4407, 5207, 0308 and 0508.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Consumers with the recalled mixers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact MEDport LLC to arrange for a refund.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact MEDport LLC at (800) 858-8840 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.medportllc.com

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