Sakar Vivitar Blender Bottles recall: Laceration Hazard
Sakar Recalls Vivitar Blender Bottles Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
Why was Sakar Vivitar Blender Bottles recalled?
The blender's blades can continue to operate when the bottle is not attached to the blender, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Sakar at 800-592-9541 anytime, email at [email protected], or online at https://www.vivitar.com/pages/recalls or https://www.vivitar.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Vivitar Blender Bottles
- Company
- Sakar International Inc., of Edison, New Jersey
- Quantity
- About 199,000
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from December 2024 through January 2025 for about $5.
- Recall date
- April 3, 2025
- Incidents / 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.