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Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard

Reported: August 9, 2018 Initiated: August 9, 2018 #18202

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 105,000 (In addition, about 5,300 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vitamix-Recalls-Ascent-and-Venturist-Series-Blending-Containers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio. Units affected: About 105,000 (In addition, about 5,300 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 9, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 18202.

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