Kmart recalls ANKO portable blenders over risk of serious injury

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19 Sep, 2025 01:18 AM2 mins to read

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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.