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Sakar Recalls Vivitar Blender Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25214
Sakar Recalls Vivitar Blender Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey · Vivitar Blender Bottles
Product Description
This recall involves Vivitar Blender Bottles. The bottles are made of clear plastic and have a white plastic base with a white top. "VIVITAR," "Description: Blender Bottle," "ITEM: ES15-BB-TA" and "MID #5220824" are printed on a sticker located under the white plastic base of the bottle. "MID #5220824"is also stamped on the underside of the white plastic base.
Hazard
The blender's blades can continue to operate when the bottle is not attached to the blender, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blender bottles and contact Sakar for instructions on how to receive a full refund in the form of a $5 Target gift card or a check, and a pre-paid return shipping label. The recalled blender must be returned to Sakar to receive the refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. Consumers should not return the recalled units to Target stores. Sakar is contacting all known purchasers.
Refund
Reported Injuries
The firm has received one report where the consumer was able to remove the bottle from the base while the blades were engaged. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
The CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Vivitar Blender Bottles on April 3, 2025. The blender's blades can continue to operate when the bottle is not attached to the blender, posing a laceration hazard. This recall covers about 199,000 and was initiated by Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey as a preventive measure. No injuries have been reported to date. Consumers should stop using the product and obtain a full refund. The recall demonstrates proactive safety compliance by the manufacturer. Consumers can verify whether their product is affected by checking model numbers against the CPSC listing.
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