CPSC, Applica Consumer Products Inc. Announce Recall of Black & Decker® Brand ProBlend® Blenders
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-132 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 11, 2005
- Brand
- Elec-Tech
- Category
- Kitchen and small appliances
- Products
- Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® blenders
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion, Laceration and cuts hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionLaceration and cuts
- Units
- About 500,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 24, 2024
What was recalled
The recall includes Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® models BL5000, BL5900 and BL6000. The recalled ProBlend® products are 5-speed, 550-watt blenders with 48-ounce marked glass jars. Each model has a die-cast, brushed stainless steel base bearing the name "Black & Decker." The model number is located on the bottom of the product.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® blenders · About 500,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Retailers nationwide, from December 2003 to January 2005, for between $40 and $60.; Elec-Tech International Co. Ltd., of China; Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla..
Injuries or incidents reported
Applica Consumer Products Inc. has received reports of 18 incidents of broken blades, associated with this problem. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (800) 385-6686 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.regcen.com/blenderrecall
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® blenders (About 500,000 units). The recall includes Black & Decker® brand ProBlend® models BL5000, BL5900 and BL6000.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion, Laceration and cuts hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica Consumer Products Inc. to receive a free replacement blade assembly.
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