BlendJet Recalls 4.8 Million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Recall 24069 · Dec 28, 2023 · BlendJet
4,800,000
units affected
4,800,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24069
- Date
- Dec 28, 2023
- Company
- BlendJet
- Units affected
- 4,800,000
- Product
- BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs. Serial numbers are printed on the bottom of the base along with "blendjet2" and "The Original Portable Blender." The blenders measure approximately 9.5 inches in height and 3 inches in width and weigh approximately 1.5 pounds. Units where the first 4 digits of the serial number are between 5201-5542 and are subject to the recall must be identified through the use of the "Is my BlendJet 2 Recalled?" tool located at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall.
What can happen
The recalled blenders can overheat or catch fire and the blender blades can break off, posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact BlendJet for a free replacement of the BlendJet 2 base unit. Consumers will need to remove and cut the rubber seal from the base of their recalled blender into three or more pieces and upload or email a photo showing the serial number on the bottom of the unit and its rubber seal in pieces to BlendJet at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall or safety@blendjet.com to receive a free replacement base. Consumers can identify whether they have a recalled unit by entering the serial number of their unit into the "Is my BlendJet 2 Recalled?" tool located at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall, or by calling BlendJet toll-free number at 844-334-0562.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received approximately 329 reports of the blades breaking while in use, and an additional 17 reports of overheating or fires resulting in property damage claims of approximately $150,000. The firm has received about 49 reports of minor burns and one report of a laceration injury.
- Sold at
- Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores nationwide and online at BlendJet.com from October 2020 through November 2023 for between $50 and $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blendjet 2 portable blenders?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact BlendJet for a free replacement of the BlendJet 2 base unit. Consumers will need to remove and cut the rubber seal from the base of their recalled blender into three or more pieces and upload or email a photo showing the serial number on the.
What is the hazard?
The recalled blenders can overheat or catch fire and the blender blades can break off, posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.