Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-08-09 · 18202
Hazards
The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
18202
Date
2018-08-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Vita-Mix Corporation, of Cleveland, Ohio
Retailer(s)
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.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.