Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2013-08-28 · 13273
Hazards
The blade can break, creating a laceration hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
13273
Date
2013-08-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.