Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8374.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8374.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blending containers and contact Vitamix for a free repair kit. Vitamix is sending repair kits to consumers it can identify.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8374.
Vitamix toll-free at 888-847-8842 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at http://www.vitamix.com and click on Customer Service and Voluntary Recalls or www.recallrtr.com/blender for more information.
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Vitamix Recalls Ascent and Venturist Series Blending Containers Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on August 9, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 105,000 units are potentially affected.