BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders recalled due to fire and laceration hazards

Issue

The recalled blenders can overheat or catch fire, and the blender blades can break off, posing fire and laceration hazards to consumers. As of December 14, 2023, the company has received one report of fire and approximately 10 reports of metal blades breaking in Canada. No injuries have been reported. Outside of Canada, the company has received approximately 319 reports of the blades breaking while in use, and an additional 16 reports of overheating or fires, resulting in property damage claims of approximately $150,000. Injuries include reports of approximately 49 minor burns and one minor laceration.

What you should do

• BlendJet Inc. has gone out of business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
• Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and BlendJet, Inc.
• 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.