Expanded Recall: Ascent Series and Venturist Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases recalled due to laceration hazard

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Vita-Mix Corporation for a free repair kit consisting of a protective shroud to attach over the blade base and additional instructional labels.  For more information, consumers may contact Vita-Mix Corporation by telephone toll-free at 1-855-215-5178, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT, by email at service@vitamix.com, or obtain information online at BlendingCupBowlRecall.expertinquiry.com or https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us and click on “Product Recalls” at the top of the page for more information. Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Vita-Mix Corporation. Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada. Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form. This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.