Kmart recalls ANKO portable blenders over risk of serious injury

A range of ANKO Portable Blenders has been recalled from Kmart by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

A range of portable blenders sold at Kmart for seven months has been recalled over concerns that they present a risk of serious injury.

The ANKO Portable Blenders were stocked between January 23 and September 2.

“If the base of the product is immersed in water, it may self-activate without pressing the On/Off button,” the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said.

There was a “risk of serious injury, including laceration from the exposed blades, if the product self-activates”.

Consumers are advised to “immediately” stop using the products and place them away from any water.

The blenders can be returned to the place they were bought for a full refund.

“Send us an email or phone us if you are unable to return the product or have sold or gifted it to another person,” the ministry said.

The Product SKUs of the affected blenders are:

• 43493081 Portable Blender White
• 43495474 Portable Blender Blue
• 43495467 Portable Blender Green
• 43518364 Portable Blender Lilac

In August, an assortment of children’s toys sold at Kmart for two months was recalled over choking hazard concerns.

A product recall is any corrective action taken to remedy a product safety issue that’s identified after a product has been manufactured.