BlendJet, a popular portable blender brand, has issued a recall for its BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders, citing serious safety concerns. Consumers are urged to take immediate action to ensure their well-being and prevent potential hazards associated with the recalled products.

Affected Products: The recall involves BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders in various colors and designs. The blenders, measuring approximately 9.5 inches in height and 3 inches in width, weigh around 1.5 pounds. Units with serial numbers between 5201-5542 are subject to the recall. Consumers can use the “Is my BlendJet 2 Recalled?” tool on the official website to identify affected units.

Safety Issue: The recalled blenders are at risk of overheating, catching fire, and experiencing blade breakages, posing fire and laceration hazards. The company has received reports of one fire incident and approximately 10 instances of blade breakages in Canada, with no reported injuries. Internationally, there have been 319 reports of blade breakages, 16 reports of overheating or fires, resulting in property damage claims totaling around $150,000. Injuries include 49 minor burns and one minor laceration.

What Consumers Should Do: Consumers are advised to cease using the recalled blenders immediately. To obtain a free replacement of the BlendJet 2 base unit, consumers must remove and cut the rubber seal into three or more pieces, then upload or email a photo showing the serial number and the rubber seal to www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall or [email protected].

Contact Information: For more information and assistance, consumers can reach BlendJet toll-free at 844-334-0562 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Additionally, details can be found online at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall. The “Is my BlendJet 2 Recalled?” tool is available on the website to check if a unit is affected.

Important Reminder: The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act strictly prohibits the redistribution, sale, or giveaway of recalled products in the country. Consumers are encouraged to report any health or safety incidents related to this product through the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is a joint effort with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC), and BlendJet, Inc., emphasizing a commitment to consumer safety on an international scale. The information is also accessible on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls for global awareness.