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Federal regulators say BlendJet has voluntarily recalled millions of its portable blenders out of an “out of abundance of caution” after nearly 50 injuries were reported from the product overheating during use and breaking the blender blade.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Thursday that about 4.8 million BlendJet 2 portable blenders are being recalled after the company received about 329 reports of blades breaking during use. Additionally, there were 17 reports of the blender overheating and causing fires, resulting in an estimated $150,000 in property damage, according to the CPSC.
“In collaboration with the CPSC, BlendJet is voluntarily recalling previous versions of the BlendJet 2. All BlendJet products are rigorously and routinely tested for consumer safety and conform to established industry standards,” BlendJet said in a statement on its website.
The recalled blenders were sold at Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores nationwide and online from October 2020 to November 2023. The recalled items were priced between $50 and $75.
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The BlendJet 2 portable blenders, available in a variety of colors and designs, have been recalled due to the risk of fire and cuts. (CPSC/Fox News)
BlendJet urged consumers to immediately stop using the recalled blenders. Consumers should also contact the company for a free replacement.
“BlendJet created the portable blender category to enable consumers to prepare and consume healthy foods on the go. In the few cases referenced in BlendJet's joint recall announcement with the CPSC, the performance of certain BlendJet 2 devices did not meet the company's or our customers' expectations,” the company wrote in a press release .
The CPSC said consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact BlendJet for a replacement. (CPSC/Fox News)
It continued: “Although none of the reported incidents resulted in serious injury or significant property damage, out of an abundance of caution, our company updated the base of the BlendJet 2 to include thicker blades and an improved electrical configuration. These updates were, in many cases, integrated into all BlendJet 2 devices manufactured by the company months ago.
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The company received approximately 329 reports of blades breaking during use and subsequently initiated the voluntary recall. (CPSC/Fox News)
An advisory section on the company's website asks consumers to stop using the recalled blenders.
“You should immediately stop using your BlendJet 2 until you have verified whether your product is affected by the recall,” the company added. “BlendJet will provide affected device owners who register with a free replacement base unit (and matching lid) for their portable blender.”
According to the CPSC, the recalled units contain serial numbers with the first four digits between 5201 and 5542.
The recalled units contain serial numbers with the first four digits between 5201 and 5542, the CPSC said. (CPSC/Fox News)
BlendJet clarified that the blenders currently on the market are safe to use as they have an “updated base.”
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“Any BlendJet 2 with a serial number starting with 5543 or higher are not subject to this recall because they already have the updated base. The vast majority of customers who purchased a BlendJet 2 in November of this year or after, “We received the updated base with their blender,” it said.
The mixers were approximately 9.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide. They weighed about 1.5 pounds and came in a variety of colors.