Report Summary
42 YOF consumer cut middle and ring fingers when a jar of blender unscrewed itself from base of blender. She visited ER for treatment.
Product Details
- Product Description: Features:
Vitamix Venturist V1200-Red color------Variable Speed and Pulse Controls Let You Fine-Tune Every Texture
Built-In Timer Helps You Avoid Over-Processing Your Blends, Includes A 20-Ounce SELF-DETECT™ Blending Cup And 8-Ounce SELF-DETECT™ Blending Bowl That Allow You To Make Smaller Batches.
Dimensions : 4.5 x 4.5 x 3.8 inches
Capacity : 8-ounces
Product Weight : .858 lbs.
Material : Cups (Tritan), Storage Lid (Polypropylene), Blade base (delrene), Blade (Stainless Steel)
- Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: Vita-Mix Corporation
- Brand Name: Vitamix Venturist V1200
- Model Name or Number: Vitamix Venturist V1200
- Serial Number: 064264201118702570
- UPC Code: AIK2
- SKU#: VM01858B / NBC V1200
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Date Manufactured:
11/18/2020
- Retailer: www.Costco.com Order Number [REDACTED]
- Retailer State:
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Purchase Date:
11/29/2020
- Product Category: Kitchen
- Product Type: Appliances
- Product Code: Electric Blenders (215)
Incident Details
- Incident Description: For an extended period, we have routinely utilized blenders for tasks such as grinding spices, making sauce, and juicing. After thorough consideration, we opted to invest in a Vitamix, specifically the Venturist V1200 model in Red, purchased from Costco on November 29, 2020. This blender variant is equipped with three different jars, all of which my wife and I use regularly.
On January 5, 2023, while my wife was grinding spices using the [REDACTED] (nut butter jar), an incident occurred. This particular jar requires proper screwing onto the base with the blade and should be mounted upside down in the blender. Failure to completely secure or mount the jar correctly prevents the blender from initiating the grinding process. Unfortunately, during the grinding process, the jar unscrewed itself from the base. In an attempt to prevent spills and avoid spraying spices, my wife attempted to secure the jar manually and stop the blender. However, the jar dislodged from the base, resulting in severe lacerations to her middle and ring fingers. The injury caused significant blood loss, immense pain, and dizziness.
Swift action was taken, and my wife was immediately taken to an urgent care facility where she received nine stitches to mitigate further blood loss. Despite being prescribed painkillers, she endured constant pain and disrupted sleep for several weeks. Subsequently, she underwent a procedure at [REDACTED] Hospital to remove the stitches and realign the tissues, as they were not properly positioned due to the substantial blood loss. It took an additional month for her to recover and regain the ability to use her right hand for basic activities. Since the incident, her right-hand ring finger has not functioned normally, and she experiences intermittent pain.
I am prepared to provide medical treatment records and doctor's findings as needed by your office. It is noteworthy that the product details indicate that if a jar is not mounted or screwed properly, the blender is designed to detect this and should not initiate its functioning.
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Incident Date:
1/5/2023
- Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium
Victims Involved
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- Injury Information: Injury - Emergency Department Treatment Received
- My Relationship to the Victim: My Spouse
- Sex: Female
- Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 42 years
Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler
Additional Details
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Submitter has product?:
Yes
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Product was damaged before incident?:
No
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Product was modified before incident?:
- If yes to any, explanation: The product has not undergone any damage or alterations and has been used in its original condition as received from the manufacturer / seller.
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Have you contacted the manufacturer?:
No
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If Not, Do you plan to?:
- Report Number: 20231230-A8238-2147343127
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Report Date:
1/2/2024
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Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler:
1/5/2024
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Report First Publication Date:
1/23/2024
- Category of Submitter: Consumer
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