Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 18202 · Aug 9, 2018 · Vitamix
105,000
units affected
105,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18202
- Date
- Aug 9, 2018
- Company
- Vitamix
- Units affected
- 105,000
- Product
- Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- Vitamix has received 11 reports of lacerations when consumers' hands came in contact with exposed blades.
- Sold at
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ascent™ and venturist™ series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers?
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.
What is the hazard?
The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing 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.