Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-08-09). Hazards: laceration. Models: 1200. About 105,000 units in the US and 5,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18202 |
| Published | 2018-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2018-08-09 |
| Products | Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers |
| Firm named in the title | Vitamix |
| Firms | Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 105,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 5,300 |
| Model numbers | 1200 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Costco, Williams-Sonoma nationwide and online at www.vitamix.com from April 2017 through July 2018 for between $24 and $500 for the blender and blending container. |
Description
This recall involves Ascent™ and Venturist™ series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers with blade date codes March 2018 ("03-18") or earlier. Date codes are in the format MM-YY; for example, March 2018 is "03-18." If the blade base is marked on the bottom with a green or orange dot, the container has already been repaired. The Vitamix logo is printed on the blending container. The blade date code is laser-etched onto the top of the blade in the blade base. The products have a clear container and a black blade base and were sold separately and with Vitamix Venturist™ Model 1200 blenders.
Hazard
The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blending containers and contact Vitamix for a free repair kit. Vitamix is sending repair kits to consumers it can identify.
Incidents and injuries
Vitamix has received 11 reports of lacerations when consumers' hands came in contact with exposed blades.
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