CPSC2013-08-28
Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard
Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard
The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 165,000 in the United States and an additional 4,300 in Canada
Injuries reported
Vitamix has received 18 reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container
Consumer contact
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."
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Vitamix-Recalls-64-Ounce-Low-Profile-Blender-ContainerDon't want to check this manually?
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