Following the federal recall, a defective blender has caused harm to consumers and is gaining traction in the retail and **product industries**.
Designed in California and manufactured in China, the BlendJet 2 portable blender can overheat or catch fire, and the blades can break, posing a burn and cut hazard to the user.
Some were injured. The vendor for this product is Blendjet Inc., Benesia, CaliforniaNearly 50 reports of minor burns and one laceration have been received.
In addition, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there have been 329 reports of blade breakage during use of mixers and 17 known incidents of overheating or fire, resulting in property damage claims of approximately $150,000.
Between October 2020 and November 2023, the U.S. CPSC recalled a total of approximately 4.8 million BlendJet 2 blenders sold in the United States, and approximately 117,000 Blendjet 2 blenders sold in Canada. Blendjet works with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and says it is voluntarily conducting the recall.
These defective blenders are retailed at Costco, Walmart, Target, and other stores nationwide, as well as on Blendjet. Texas-based VisionUSA is one of the leading vendors offering the BlendJet 2 to the industry.
The ** company issued a statement saying that it is working with Blendjet IncCollaborate to support recall efforts by notifying customers about issues with BlendJet 2. It encourages buyers to check if the specific item they are buying may be affected.
Concerned buyers can use the "Is My Blendjet 2 Recalled?" ”
The recalled BlendJet 2 blenders come in a variety of colors and designs. The serial number is printed on the bottom of the base along with "Blendjet2" and "The Original Portable Blender". The blender is about 95 inches, about 3 inches wide, and weighs about 15 lbs. Devices with the first four digits of the serial number between 5201 and 5542 may be recalled.
Other vendors are also selling BlendJet 2 blenders in the industry, but it is uncertain to what extent these products may be defective and recalled. Houston, Texas-based Hirsch owns Blendjet 2S. The company told ASI Media that it has no problems.
We are aware of this recall, but it does not apply to products we have already sold, which are recalled batches and are not affected," said Peter Hirsch, president of the company.
"The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we are committed to providing the necessary information and support during this recall process," Vision USA said in a statement. If you find that your Blendjet 2 is covered by a recall, Visionusa adds, "We will continue to work closely with BlendJet to resolve this issue quickly and efficiently." ”
blendjet inc.said that this is the first recall and the recalled BlendJet 2 blender will not be affected.