4.8M Blenders Recalled Because They Can Catch Fire, Blades Can Break

ACROSS AMERICA — The manufacturer of BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders has recalled about 4.8 million of the devices due to fire hazards and other safety issues, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

The bases of the popular portable blenders can overheat or catch fire and the blender blades can break off, posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers, according to the recall notice. The blenders were sold at Costco, Walmart, Target, and other stores nationwide, as well as by the manufacturer online, from October 2022 through November 2023.

The manufacturer has received about 329 reports of blades breaking while in use, and 17 additional reports of overheating or fires resulting in property damage claims of about $150,000, the safety commission said. About 49 people reported minor burns, and another reported a laceration injury.

The agency recommends that people who have the blenders immediately stop using them and contact BlendJet for a free base unit replacement.

The affected blenders, which have serial numbers that begin with four digits between 5201 and 5542, were sold in various colors and designs. Serial numbers are found on the bottom of the base.

Consumers need to remove the rubber seal from the base and cut it into three or more pieces, then upload a photo of the seal along with a photo showing the serial number on BlendJet’s recall page, or email the photos to safety@blendjet.com.

Consumers can also determine if their blender is affected in the “Is my BlendJet recalled?” search tool, or they may call BlendJet at 844-334-0562 from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Eastern Time, any day of the week.

The blenders, which sold for $50 to $75, are about 9 ½ inches tall and 3 inches wide and weigh about 1 ½ pounds. The recall also includes about 117,000 units in Canada.