Vitamix · Recalled
Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard
The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 165,000 in the United States and an additional 4,300 in Canada
- Reports
- 18
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $149–$749
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Electric Blenders
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio
Incident log
Vitamix has received 18 reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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."
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 28 2013; last revised JAN 26 2015.
