Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (for the Crofton model) (East West Distributing Co., of Deerfield Ill. distributed the Signature Gourmet model), voluntarily recalled about 124,000 Signature Gourmet and Crofton Personal Blenders. While placing the cup on or off the base of the blender, the blender can be inadvertently turned on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers. The firm has received 14 reports of lacerations, including 11 that required medical treatment and stitches. This recall involves the Signature Gourmet (item number W14A3691) and the Crofton (model number SB-19) personal blenders. The blenders are white and have 3 components parts - a base containing a power button, a blade assembly, and a blending cup. Signature Gourmet or Crofton is printed on the front of the base of the unit. SB-19 or W14A3691 is located on a label at the bottom of the unit. The products were sold at The Signature Gourmet blenders were sold at Walgreens stores nationwide from July 2006 through March 2008 for about $16. The Crofton blenders were sold at Aldi stores nationwide from May 2007 through March 2008 for about $13.