[{"RecallID":9982,"RecallNumber":"24276","RecallDate":"2024-06-20T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves all Ascent and Venturist Series 8-ounce blending containers, 20-ounce blending containers, and blade bases, including those that were repaired as part of a previous recall in August 2018. The clear containers and black blade bases are included with certain Vitamix Venturist and Ascent Series blenders, such as the Venturist V1200, Ascent A2300, Ascent A2500, Ascent A3300, and Ascent A3500 blenders; and also sold separately, as sets, or bundles in various configurations. The Vitamix logo is printed on the blending container.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Vitamix-Reannounces-and-Expands-Recall-of-Ascent-Series-and-Venturist-Series-8-ounce-and-20-ounce-Blending-Containers-and-Blade-Bases-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard-Offers-New-Repair-Kit-Due-to-Additional-Injuries","Title":"Vitamix Reannounces and Expands Recall of Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases Due to Laceration Hazard; Offers New Repair Kit Due to Additional Injuries","ConsumerContact":"Vitamix toll-free at 855-215-5178 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at service@vitamix.com, or online at www.BlendingCupBowlRecall.expertinquiry.com or https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us and click on \"Product Recalls\" at the top of the page for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2024-06-20T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Vitamix Ascent® Series and Venturist® Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 569,000 (In August 2018, 105,000 of the 569,000 blending containers and blade bases were previously recalled) (In addition, about 121,950 were sold in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/expanded-recall-ascent-series-and-venturist-series-8-ounce-and-20-ounce-blending"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1vitamix.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Vitamix Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce Blending Container"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2vitamix.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Vitamix Ascent Series and Venturist Series 20-ounce Blending Container"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3vitamix.jpg","Caption":"Recalled Vitamix Ascent Series and Venturist Series Blade Base"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Vitamix has received 27 reports of lacerations, including 11 reports from the prior 2018 recall, when consumers' hands came in contact with exposed blades."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Costco, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Macy's, Target, Williams Sonoma, Walmart and specialty and independent stores nationwide, and online at Vitamix.com, Amazon.com and QVC.com from April 2017 through May 2024 for between $30 and $990 for the blender and blending containers when sold with other products.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"United States"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The containers can separate from the blade base, exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"All consumers, including consumers who participated in the 2018 recall, should immediately stop using the recalled 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers and blade bases, and contact Vitamix for a repair kit consisting of a protective plastic shroud to attach over the blade base and additional instructional labels."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]},{"RecallID":8374,"RecallNumber":"18202","RecallDate":"2018-08-09T00:00:00","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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vitamix-Recalls-Ascent-and-Venturist-Series-Blending-Containers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard","Title":"Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard","ConsumerContact":"Vitamix toll-free at 888-847-8842 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.vitamix.com and click on Customer Service and Voluntary Recalls or www.recallrtr.com/blender for more information.","LastPublishDate":"2018-08-09T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 105,000 (In addition, about 5,300 were sold in Canada)"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/67326r-eng.php"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1100_1.jpeg","Caption":"Recalled  Vitamix 20 ounce cup"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1100_2.jpeg","Caption":"Recalled Vitamix 8 ounce cup"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1100_3.png","Caption":"Blade Date Code"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Vitamix has received 11 reports of lacerations when consumers' hands came in contact with exposed blades."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"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.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"United States"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]},{"RecallID":1450,"RecallNumber":"13273","RecallDate":"2013-08-28T00:00:00","Description":"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.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Vitamix-Recalls-64-Ounce-Low-Profile-Blender-Container","Title":"Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard","ConsumerContact":"Vitamix toll-free at (888) 350-4386 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturdays or online at www.ContainerBladeRecall.com for more information or by going to www.vitamix.com, then clicking on the \"Customer Service\" link at the bottom of the page, and clicking on the link for \"Voluntary Recall on Vitamix Containers.\"","LastPublishDate":"2015-01-26T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Electric Blenders","CategoryID":"68112","NumberOfUnits":"About 165,000 in the United States and an additional 4,300 in Canada"}],"Inconjunctions":[{"URL":"https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/35277r-eng.php"}],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13273.64ozVitamixContainerLARGE.jpg","Caption":"Vitamix 64-ounce low-profile container"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13273.Container_Blade_View%2520%28v2%29LARGE.jpg","Caption":"Blade in container showing model number and date code"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"Vitamix has received 18 reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[{"Name":"Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio","CompanyID":""}],"Retailers":[{"Name":"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 venues.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"United States"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"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."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]}]