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Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W recalled over an injury risk

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Product Recall for Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W presenting a risk of cuts and injuries.

  • Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W: photo from the OPSS notice of 22 Feb 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W

    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • B08WK8959J (UK Variant)
    • B08WK7KHL8 (EU Variant)
    Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
    • The product has been sold exclusively online on Amazon from August 2022 to January 2023.

What to do now

Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.

  1. Stop using it.
  2. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2302-0131). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W presenting a risk of cuts and injuries.

The risk

The cup base can be removed whilst the rotating cutting blades remain activated. This poses a risk of cuts/injuries as the user could remove the cup with the exposed blades still in operation.

Action taken

Recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2302-0131

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Food blender appliance intended for blending a variety of foodstuff with rotating blades. The blender can be used with either a blender jug or a blender cup.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W been recalled?

Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the item or listing code and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

Where was Amazon Basics 2-in-1 Blender 600W sold?

The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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