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

Active Recall Announced August 28, 2013 CPSC #13273

Quick answer

Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #13273, announced on August 28, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Vitamix 64-ounce Low-Profile Container

Recalled brands

Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio

Remedy

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.

Recall date

August 28, 2013

Categories

Electric Blenders

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #13273?

CPSC recall #13273 covers Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 28, 2013. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #13273?

The CPSC remedy for recall #13273 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Vitamix Recalls 64-Ounce Low Profile Blender Container Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Vitamix-Recalls-64-Ounce-Low-Profile-Blender-Container. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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