CPSC recall 18202
Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-08-09
On 2018-08-09 the CPSC announced a recall of Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers by Vita Mix, citing the containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18202 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-08-09 |
| Published | 2018-08-09 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Vita Mix |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers | This recall involves Ascent™ and Venturist™ series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers with blade date codes March 2018 ("03-18") or earlier. Date codes are in the format MM-YY; for example, March 2018 is "03-18." If the blade base is marked on the bottom with a green or orange dot, the container has already been repaired. The Vitamix logo is printed on the blending container. The blade date code is laser-etched onto the top of the blade in the blade base. The products have a clear container and a black blade base and were sold separately and with Vitamix Venturist™ Model 1200 blenders.
Reason
The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vitamix-Recalls-Ascent-and-Venturist-Series-Blending-Containers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard
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