Expanded Recall: Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases recalled due to laceration hazard
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Summary
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Vita-Mix Corporation for a free repair kit.
Affected products
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® Model blenders, including the Venturist® V1200, Ascent® A2300, Ascent® A2500, Ascent® A3300, Ascent® A3500 blenders and also sold separately, as sets, or bundles in various configurations. The Vitamix logo is printed on the blending container.
Issue
The containers can separate from the blade base which can cause the blade to become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
As of June 14, 2024, the company has received three reports of incidents involving injuries in Canada. In the United States, the company has received 19 reports of incidents involving injuries.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Vita-Mix Corporation for a free repair kit consisting of a protective shroud to attach over the blade base and additional instructional labels.
For more information, consumers may contact Vita-Mix Corporation by telephone toll-free at 1-855-215-5178, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT, by email at service@vitamix.com, or obtain information online at 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.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Vita-Mix Corporation.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that approximately 121,947 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and approximately 569,000 units were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from April 2017 to May 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Details
Manufacturer
Vita-Mix Corporation
Cleveland, OH
USA
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