Vitamix Container Blade Recall
Vitamix has just announced a safety recall for the “64-ounce Low-Profile” container that comes standard with both the Vitamix 7500
I had and the Pro 300
I currently have that I just had a blade assembly issue with.
That explains why I ran into an issue with my blade assembly, and hopefully means that I won’t run into issues with the new container when it arrives.
This recall applies only to the short, fat 64 oz. container, not the tall container that came with the 5200 and similar models. If you think you might be affected, please visit:
There’s discussion of this over at Reddit with some potentially good information.
Vitamix is, as anyone who’s dealt with them would expect, being very good about this. If you are in the recall group, you get the following message:
Your container has been recalled.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but are concerned that your container’s blade may pose a potential safety issue.
To make this up to you, Vitamix will:
1. Replace the blade in your container with an updated design
2. Extend your blender warranty by one year
3. Include a free Vitamix gift when we return your container to you
Please use the form below to request a return kit. When it arrives, follow the kit’s instructions to return your container to Vitamix. Vitamix will install a newly designed blade in your container, and ship it back to you within 5-7 business days of receiving it.
If you have questions at any time, please contact us at 888-350-4386.
Your information is secure, Vitamix does not share customer information with third parties.
Update: Here is a link to the Consumer Product Safety Commission‘s details around the recall. Note that it mentions it is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.