BlendJet Recalls 4.8 Million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

Recalled BlendJet 2 Portable Blender

BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders

Recall Date: December 28th, 2023
Units: About 4.8 million (in addition, about 117,000 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The recalled blenders can overheat or catch fire and the blender blades can break off, posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact BlendJet for a free replacement of the BlendJet 2 base unit. Consumers will need to remove and cut the rubber seal from the base of their recalled blender into three or more pieces and upload or email a photo showing the serial number on the bottom of the unit and its rubber seal in pieces to BlendJet at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall or [email protected] to receive a free replacement base. Consumers can identify whether they have a recalled unit by entering the serial number of their unit into the "Is my BlendJet 2 Recalled?" tool located at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall, or by calling BlendJet toll-free number at 844-334-0562.

Description

This recall involves BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs. Serial numbers are printed on the bottom of the base along with "blendjet2" and "The Original Portable Blender." The blenders measure approximately 9.5 inches in height and 3 inches in width and weigh approximately 1.5 pounds. Units where the first 4 digits of the serial number are between 5201-5542 and are subject to the recall must be identified through the use of the "Is my BlendJet 2 Recalled?" tool located at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall.

Images:

Recalled BlendJet 2 Portable Blender

Recalled BlendJet 2 complete packaging set

Recalled BlendJet 2 base of the blender, showing serial number

Remove and cut the rubber seal from the base of the recalled BlendJet 2 into three or more pieces and send a photo showing the serial number on the bottom of the unit and its rubber seal in pieces to BlendJet to receive the free replacement of the base

BlendJet 2 units with serial numbers where the first 4 digits are between 5201 and 5542 may be subject to the recall. Consumers should enter their unit's full serial number into this online tool found at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall

Consumer Contact:

BlendJet toll-free at 844-334-0562 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall or www.blendjet.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page for more information.

Injuries:

The firm has received approximately 329 reports of the blades breaking while in use, and an additional 17 reports of overheating or fires resulting in property damage claims of approximately $150,000. The firm has received about 49 reports of minor burns and one report of a laceration injury.