The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of about 4.8 million BlendJet 2 portable blenders.
The CPSC said that the recall is because the blenders can overheat or catch fire. The blender blades can also break off. They pose possible fire and laceration hazards for consumers.
The blenders were sold in a variety of designs and colors. They are about 9.5 inches in height and 3 inches wide, and weigh about 1.5 pounds.
The CPSC said the serial numbers are on the bottom of the blenders with “blendjet1″ and “The Original Portable Blender.” The first four digits of the serial number are between 5201-5542.
If you have a BlendJet portable blender that is affected by the recall, the CPSC says that you should stop using it and call BlendJet for a free replacement of the base unit. Once you contact BlendJet, you will need to remove and cut the rubber seal at the base of the blender into three pieces. You will then have to take a photo and upload it on the company’s website or email it to safety@blendjet.com with the serial number showing.
There have been around 329 reports of the blades breaking off the blender while in use. The CPSC said that there have also been 17 reports of overheating or fires that have led to property damage claims of around $150,000. Additionally, there have been 49 reports of minor burns and a report of laceration injury.
The BlendJets were sold at Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores across the country. They were also sold at BlendJet.com from October 2020 through November 2022 for between $50 to $70, according to the CPSC.
“Out of an abundance of caution, our company updated the base of the BlendJet 2 to feature thicker blades and an improved electrical configuration,” BlendJet said Thursday in a news release, according to The Associated Press. “These updates were incorporated many months ago into all BlendJet 2 devices manufactured by the company.”
For more information about the the recall, you can call BlendJet at 844-334-0562 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. You can also visit the company’s website.
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