When
Consumer Reports tested the Calphalon XL 9-speed 1832449 blender, it found that
knife-sharp fragments broke off from the same place on the blade on three different
blenders.
Consumer
Reports said the broken pieces were small enough to hide in a smoothie, shake,
and other foods and drinks – and possibly be ingested. As a result, the
organization has rated the Calphalon XL 9-speed 1832449 a Don’t Buy: Safety
Risk.
In
the tests, Consumer Reports’ testers crush seven ice cubes 45 times in blenders
to simulate long-term use. Of about 50 full-size blenders in the organization’s
latest ratings, the Calphalon is the only one to have this problem, Consumer
Reports said.
While
the testing organization isn’t aware of any injuries caused by a broken blade
from this model, it has notified the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
and Calphalon about its findings.
For
consumers who already own the Calphalon XL 9-speed 1832449, Consumer Reports
suggests you stop using it immediately. Contact Calphalon at 800-809-7267 and ask
whether you can get a refund.
