Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 13273 · Aug 28, 2013 · Vitamix
165,000
units affected
165,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13273
- Date
- Aug 28, 2013
- Company
- Vitamix
- Units affected
- 165,000
- Product
- Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container
- Product type
- Electric Blenders
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- Vitamix has received 18 reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- 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...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vitamix 64-ounce low-profile container?
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.
What is the hazard?
The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard 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.