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CPSCRecalled Aug 9, 2018 · #18202

Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard

Hazard

The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

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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.

Product details

Product
Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers
Type
Manufacturer
Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio
Model numbers
1200
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
United States

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice