RECALL

Vitamix Ascent® Series and Venturist® Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases Recall — Kitchen

Vitamix Reannounces and Expands · Recalled June 20, 2024 · Kitchen

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Last verified: June 20, 2024

Laceration Risk
Recalled Vitamix Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce Blending Container
Recalled Vitamix Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce Blending Container
MEDIUM
Severity
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)
Units Sold
Yes
Injuries Reported
Repair
Remedy

Product 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.

Hazard

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

Reported Injuries

Vitamix has received 27 reports of lacerations, including 11 reports from the prior 2018 recall, when consumers' hands came in contact with exposed blades..

What You Should Do

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.

Manufacturer Contact

Vitamix toll-free at 855-215-5178 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], 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.

Recall Details

Units sold: 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)

Sold at: 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.

Manufactured by: Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio

Country of origin: United States

Source

This recall information is sourced from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Recall date: June 20, 2024. CPSC Recall Number: 24276.

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