# Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2018-08-09 · 18202 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 18202
- **Date:** 2018-08-09
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers

## Hazards

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

## Remedies

Repair

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vitamix-Recalls-Ascent-and-Venturist-Series-Blending-Containers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard)
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