Vitamix issues recall on blender parts – but users will be the ones making the repairs

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The recall applies to all Ascent and Venturist Series 8-ounce blending containers, 20-ounce blending containers and blade bases, including those that were repaired as part of a previous recall in August 2018, the company stated. The clear containers and black blade bases are included with certain Vitamix Venturist and Ascent Series blenders, like the Venturist V1200, Ascent A2300, Ascent A2500, Ascent A3300 and Ascent A3500 blenders. Instead of sending new devices to owners, the company has chosen to force owners to make their devices less dangerous. Instead of sending new devices to owners, Vitamix has chosen to force owners to make their devices less dangerous Customers should stop using the machines and contact the company for a repair kit, which consists of a protective plastic shroud to attach over the blade base and additional instructional labels.