Recalls / 2013-08-28

Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard

13273 · Recalled 2013-08-28 · CPSC page

Vitamix 64-ounce low-profile container

Description

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.

Hazards

The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Vitamix has received 18 reports of blades breaking. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container		About 165,000 in the United States and an additional 4,300 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Vita-Mix Corporation
Made in: United States
Sold at: Major retailers nationwide, online at vitamix.com, who demonstrate products at retail outlets, consumer shows, fairs, other venues.

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."

More images

Blade in container showing model number and date code

Source: CPSC recall 13273. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.