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...]