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Kitchen & Cookware/Small Appliances

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

Agency Publication Date: August 28, 2013
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Summary

Vitamix is recalling approximately 165,000 clear plastic 64-ounce Low-Profile blender containers sold individually and with blender models 7500, Professional Series 300, and Professional Series 750. The container blades can break during use, which has been reported in 18 incidents, though no injuries have occurred yet. These affected containers were sold at major retailers nationwide and online at vitamix.com between April 2012 and August 2013. Vitamix will provide a free repair for all affected units.

Risk

The blender blade can fracture or break while the machine is running, potentially causing pieces of metal to be ejected from the container or remain in the food, posing a serious laceration risk to consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the bottom of your 64-ounce Low-Profile container to locate the laser-etched information on the top of the blade.
  2. Verify if your blade has part number 103208 A and a manufacture date code between 03-12 (March 2012) and 07-13 (July 2013).
  3. If your container is affected, stop using it immediately and remove the lid and any other accessories.
  4. Contact Vitamix toll-free at 888-350-4386 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturdays, or visit www.ContainerBladeRecall.com for instructions on returning the container for a free repair.
  5. Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 if you have additional questions regarding this safety recall.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

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.

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."

Affected Products

Product: Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container
Model:
7500
Professional Series 300
Professional Series 750
Lot Numbers:
Blade Part Number 103208 A
Date Ranges: 03-12 (March 2012) through 07-13 (July 2013), Sold April 2012 - August 2013

Product Images

Vitamix 64-ounce low-profile container

Vitamix 64-ounce low-profile container

Blade in container showing model number and date code

Blade in container showing model number and date code

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 13273
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio
Sold By: 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.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: About 165,000 in the United States and an additional 4,300 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
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."
Agency Last Updated: January 26, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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