CPSC recall · Reported August 9, 2018
Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard
The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio recalled This recall involves Ascent™ and Venturist™ series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containe….
Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio in August 9, 2018. Reason: The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumer…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blending containers and contact Vita…. Verify recall #18202 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumer….
- None
- agency class
- August 9, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18202 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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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, what to 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18202 |
| Date reported | August 9, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 9, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 105,000 (In addition, about 5,300 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blending containers and contact Vitamix for a free repair kit. Vitamix is se…
- Check the recall number (18202) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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