Vitamix is reannouncing and expanding their recall of blending containers and blade bases for laceration hazards after more injuries were reported, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Sixteen new reports of lacerations have been received since the first recall was issued in 2018. The manufacturer is Vita-Mix Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio. These products were manufactured in the United States. About 569,000 of these units were sold. About 105,000 of those containers and blade bases were previously recalled. In addition, about 121,950 were sold in Canada. They were available for purchase at Costco, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, Target, Williams Sonoma, Walmart and specialty and independent stores nationwide, and online at Vitamix.com, Amazon.com and … [Read more...]
Joy Jolt Declan Glass Coffee Mugs Recalled For Burn Hazard
Joy Jolt Declan Glass Coffee Mugs are being recalled because they can pose a burn and laceration hazard. The glass mugs can break and crack when they are filled with hot liquids. There have been 103 reported incidents of the glasses breaking at the base, causing 56 injuries, including 35 burns across the body from spilled hot liquids, and 21 cuts. Seven of those incidents recalled medical attention, including surgery and stitches. The recalled product is Joy Jolt Drinkware Declan Single-Wall Glass Coffee Mugs. The model number is JG10242. They were sold in a 16 ounce size in a set of six glasses. The recalled glasses are clear with a handle. The model numbers are printed on the product packaging and the order confirmation. About 580,000 of these units were sold in the United … [Read more...]
Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers Recalled For Laceration Hazard
Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers are being recalled because they pose a laceration hazard. This item was sold exclusively at Walmart stores. The chopper's blade can operate unexpectedly during assembly or when not enclosed in the container. The company has received five reports of injuries, two of which required medical attention, including stitches. The injuries occurred during assembly or during cleaning and handling of the item. The manufacturer is Shuangma Plastic Manufacturing of China and the importer is Walmart Stores of Bentonville, Arkansas. The choppers were manufactured in China. The recalled product is Mainstays Electric Mini Choppers with model number MS14100094536S1. The choppers are rechargeable and cordless. They have a green lid, white body, and clear plastic bowl. … [Read more...]
BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders Recalled For Fire and Laceration
BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders are being recalled because they pose a fire and laceration hazard. The blenders can overheat and catch fire, and the blades can break off, posing a laceration hazard. The recalling firm is BlendJet Inc. of Benicia, California. The blenders were manufactured in China. The recalled product is BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders that were sold in a variety of colors and designs. About 4.8 million of these blenders were sold in the United States, and about 117,000 were sold in Canada. The company has received about 329 reports of the blades breaking while in use, and an additional 17 reports of overheating or fires resulting in property damage claims of about $150,000. And there are 49 reports of minor burns and one report of a laceration injury. You can find … [Read more...]
Countertop Nugget Ice Makers Recalled For Laceration Hazard
Countertop Nugget Ice Makers are being recalled because they pose a laceration hazard. The metal blades of the auger in the ice maker can break, and small pieces of metal can fall into the ice bucket. When people reach in to get ice they can get cut. The recalling firm is Far Success Trading Limited of Hong Kong. The ice makers were manufactured in China. The recalled item is Gevi Household Countertop Nuggets Ice Makers. About 8800 of these ice makers were sold in the United States. You can see more products of the recalled product along the the product label at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) web site. The model number of the recalled product is GIMN-1102, and the date code is before June 1, 2022. The model number and date code are printed on the product label that … [Read more...]
Cole & Mason Pepper Mills Recalled For Laceration Hazard
Cole & Mason Pepper Mills that were sold exclusively at Wegmans Food Markets are being recalled for possible laceration hazard. The pepper mills have a metal grinding mechanism that lets off metal shards for the first ten grinds. The shards would be mixed in with the ground pepper, posing a mouth injury hazard as well as a laceration hazard for the mouth and esophagus. There have been three reports of incidents of metal shards coming off the pepper mill into consumers' food. No injuries have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The recalling firm is the importer, DKB Hosuehold USDA Corp. of Apex, North Carolina. The pepper mills were manufactured in China. The recalled product is Cole & Mason Pepper Mills. The item number for this product is … [Read more...]
World Market Cocktail Shakers Recalled For Laceration Hazard
World Market Cocktail Shakers are being recalled because they can crack and break during use, which poses a laceration hazard. The company has received three reports of the shaker cracking and breaking. Two people were injured, but did not require medical attention. The recalling firm is World Market Management Services LLC doing business as wWorld Market of Alameda, California. The recalled product is World Market Cocktail Shakers, more specifically, Gold Metal and Ribbed Glass Cocktail Shakers. They were sold with a metallic-gold stainless steel lid. The cocktail shaker is made of glass with a subtle ribbed texture. The UPC number, 26165837, is stamped on a sticker that is placed on the bottom of the shaker. The shakers were sold at World Market stores nationwide and were also … [Read more...]
Cuisinart Compact Blender Recalled For Laceration Hazard
Cuisinart Compact Blender and Juice Extractor Combo is being recalled because it poses a laceration hazard. The nut that holds the blender blade assembly can loosen and detach from the base when the appliance is being used. If the person operating the blender comes into contact with the loose blade they can injure themselves. The recalling firm is Conair of Stamford, Connecticut. The firm has received three reports of incidents where the blade detached during use. In one instance, the blade perforated the blender container. No injures have been reported to date. The product was manufactured in China. The recalled product is the Cuisinart Compact Blender & Juice Extractor Combos Model CBJ-450. The model number is printed on the label on the bottom of the base and is also on … [Read more...]
