Vitamix Blending Container Recall: Laceration Hazard
Vitamix recalls Ascent and Venturist blending containers due to laceration risk. Check your blade date code and stop using if affected.
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The containers can separate from the blade's base exposing the blades, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
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What happened, in plain English
Vitamix is recalling certain Ascent and Venturist series blending containers because the container can separate from the blade's base, exposing the blades. This separation poses a laceration hazard to consumers who may come into contact with the exposed blades during normal use. The company has received 11 reports of lacerations related to this issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3534-vitamix-blending-container-recall-laceration-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3534-vitamix-blending-container-recall-laceration-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8374
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“Vitamix Blending Container Recall: Laceration Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3534-vitamix-blending-container-recall-laceration-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8374 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Vitamix-Recalls-Ascent-and-Venturist-Series-Blending-Containers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard).
Why it’s dangerous
The primary danger is that the blending container can detach from the blade's base. When this happens, the sharp blades become exposed rather than being covered by the container, creating a direct risk of cuts or lacerations to users' hands.
Who’s affected
Owners of Vitamix Ascent and Venturist series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers purchased between April 2017 and July 2018. Consumers who bought these items separately or with Vitamix Venturist Model 1200 blenders at Costco, Williams-Sonoma, or vitamix.com are most likely affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Ascent or Venturist series containers in 8-ounce or 20-ounce sizes with a clear body and black blade base. Check the bottom of the blade base for a green or orange dot, which indicates it has already been repaired. If no dot is present, check the top of the blade for a laser-etched date code; if it is March 2018 ("03-18") or earlier, the container is part of the recall.
- Brand
Vitamix- Product
Ascent™ and Venturist™ Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce blending containers- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop using the container
Immediately cease use of any affected blending containers to prevent potential injury from exposed blades.
Contact Vitamix for a repair kit
Call 888-847-8842 or visit the customer service page at vitamix.com to request a free repair kit.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blending containers and contact Vitamix for a free repair kit. Vitamix is sending repair kits to consumers it can identify.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Costco, Williams-Sonoma nationwide and online at www.vitamix.com from April 2017 through July 2018 for between $24 and $500 for the blender and blending container.”
Sold nationwide.
Contact Vitamix
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vitamix to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8374 — Vitamix Blending Container Recall: Laceration Hazard Hello, I own a Vitamix Blending Container Recall: Laceration Hazard that is covered by recall 8374 from Vitamix. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blending containers and contact Vitamix for a free repair kit. Vitamix is sending repair kits to consumers it can identify. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8374 (August 9, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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