Sakar Recalls Vivitar Blender Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Recall 25214 · Apr 3, 2025 · Sakar
199,000
units affected
199,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25214
- Date
- Apr 3, 2025
- Company
- Sakar
- Units affected
- 199,000
- Product
- Vivitar Blender Bottles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Vivitar Blender Bottles. The bottles are made of clear plastic and have a white plastic base with a white top. "VIVITAR," "Description: Blender Bottle," "ITEM: ES15-BB-TA" and "MID #5220824" are printed on a sticker located under the white plastic base of the bottle. "MID #5220824"is also stamped on the underside of the white plastic base.
What can happen
The blender's blades can continue to operate when the bottle is not attached to the blender, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender bottles and contact Sakar for instructions on how to receive a full refund in the form of a $5 Target gift card or a check, and a pre-paid return shipping label. The recalled blender must be returned to Sakar to receive the refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. Consumers should not return the recalled units to Target stores. Sakar is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report where the consumer was able to remove the bottle from the base while the blades were engaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from December 2024 through January 2025 for about $5.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vivitar blender bottles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender bottles and contact Sakar for instructions on how to receive a full refund in the form of a $5 Target gift card or a check, and a pre-paid return shipping label. The recalled blender must be returned to Sakar to receive the refund. Proof of purchase.
What is the hazard?
The blender's blades can continue to operate when the bottle is not attached to the blender, posing a laceration hazard.
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.