Vitamix Recalls Almost 570,000 Blender Parts

Parts of a pricey blender that can cost up to $990 can cause deep cuts, Vitamix announced in an expanded recall—but don’t expect a refund, Ramishah Maruf reported for CNN.

Twenty-seven people have reported lacerations to Vitamix, which includes 11 reports from a 2018 recall that affected more than 100,000 units. I Photo: Vitamix Facebook

After dozens of reports of lacerations from exposed blades, Vitamix announced a recall of about 569,000 blending containers and blade bases for its high-powered blenders. It expands on an extensive recall already issued in 2018 for some of the most expensive and well-known blenders on the market.

The recall stated that the container can separate from the blade base and expose the blades. Twenty-seven people have reported lacerations to Vitamix, which includes 11 reports from a 2018 recall that affected more than 100,000 units.

Vitamix is not offering replacements or a refund. All affected customers should immediately stop using the recalled parts, the company said, and contact Vitamix for a repair kit.

The repair kit includes a protective plastic shroud to put over the blade base as well as additional instructions.