Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-08-28). Hazards: laceration. Models: 7500, 300, 750. About 165,000 units in the US and 4,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13273 |
| Published | 2013-08-28 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-26 |
| Product category | Electric Blenders |
| Products | Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container |
| Firm named in the title | Vitamix |
| Firms | Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 165,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,300 |
| Model numbers | 7500, 300, 750 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Major retailers nationwide and online at vitamix.com from April 2012 to August 2013 for about $529 to $749 with different model base or $149 for the container alone. Products were also sold through show demonstrators, who demonstrate products at retail outlets, consumer shows, fairs and other venues. |
Description
The recall involves Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile containers with blade part number 103208 A and blade date codes 03-12 (March 2012) through 07-13 (July 2013). The blade part number and date code are laser etched onto the top of the blade at the bottom of the container. The clear, plastic, 64-ounce container with black plastic handle and lid was sold with Vitamix blender models 7500, Professional Series 300, Professional Series 750 and individually. Replacement blades with part number 104602 A are not affected.
Hazard
The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled container immediately and contact Vitamix for instructions on how to send back the container (without the lid or any accessories) to the firm for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Vitamix has received 18 reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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