4.8 Million BlendJet 2 Personal Blenders Recalled

Manufacturer to provide new base units for blenders cited for overheating and catching fire, as well as blades that break during use.

By Debra Judge Silber
Home & Cleaning Editor

December 28, 2023

BlendJet 2 Portable Blender in green with various types of fruit and ice in the blender

The maker of the BlendJet 2 has recalled 4.8 million of the popular portable blenders because of the devices reportedly overheating or catching fire, and the blender blades breaking off, posing a laceration hazard to consumers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The CPSC recommends that consumers immediately stop using the recalled blenders and contact BlendJet for a free replacement of the blender’s base unit.

According to the CPSC, BlendJet has received about 329 reports of blades breaking during use, and 17 reports of the blender overheating or causing fires that resulted in property damage claims totaling approximately $150,000. The company also received about 49 reports of minor burns, and one report of a laceration.

Skip Ahead: Details of the BlendJet 2 recall.

BlendJet’s spokesperson, Ethan Rasiel, says the base being offered to consumers as part of the recall is the same one that is already on store shelves and starts with the serial number of 5543 or higher. When asked why the company also didn’t offer a refund as part of the recall, Rasiel said that “BlendJet customers love their BlendJets and want to continue to enjoy them for years to come. Through this recall we are allowing them to do that.” CR’s Wallace says BlendJet should offer people a refund if they aren’t comfortable getting a replacement.

Portable blenders like the BlendJet are compact, battery-powered blending devices with a lightweight design that allows consumers to blend smoothies, shakes, and more while on the go. Operated by push button, they are less powerful than standard blenders, with a blending jar that often doubles as a drinking cup. Their lithium-ion batteries are usually recharged with a USB cable. The BlendJet 2, introduced in 2020, is among the most popular portable blenders on the market.

The recall covers BlendJet 2 blenders sold in a variety of colors and designs with a serial number that begins with four digits between 5201 and 5542. Consumers can identify blenders under recall by visiting the company’s recall page or plugging the serial number of their product into BlendJet’s serial number search tool. Consumers can also get help identifying their blender by calling BlendJet at 844-334-0562 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET any day of the week. BlendJet 2 blenders currently on sale are not subject to recall, according to the company.

In addition to identifying their blender as a recalled product, consumers will need to remove the rubber seal from the base of the recalled blender and cut it into three or more pieces, then upload a photo of the seal along with a photo showing the serial number at the bottom of the unit to BlendJet’s recall page, or email them to safety@blendjet.com.

bottom of BlendJet 2 Portable Blender showing label with Serial # and also rubber seal being removed from base with butter knife — The serial number can be found on the bottom of the BlendJet 2 base, left. Consumers requesting a replacement are also asked to cut the base’s plastic seal to render it unusable.

Details of the BlendJet 2 Recall

Product recalled: BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders with serial numbers in which the first four digits are between 5201 and 5542.

Sold at: Costco, Target, Walmart, and other stores nationwide and online at BlendJet.com from October 2020 through November 2023 for between $50 and $75.

Units sold: 4.8 million, plus about 117,000 in Canada.

The hazard: Base units that can overheat and catch fire, and blades that can break off during use.

Incidents/injuries: BlendJet has received approximately 329 reports of blades breaking, and 17 reports of overheating or fires. The firm has also received about 49 reports of minor burns and one report of a laceration injury.

The fix: Immediately stop using the recalled blender and contact BlendJet for a free replacement of the BlendJet 2 base unit. Consumers will need to remove and cut the rubber seal from the base of their recalled blender into three or more pieces and send a photo of the broken seal and the serial number on the bottom of the base unit and its rubber seal in pieces to BlendJet’s recall page, or email them to safety@blendjet.com, to receive a replacement base. Consumers can identify whether they have a recalled unit by entering the serial number of their unit into BlendJet’s serial number search tool located on the firm’s recall page, or by calling BlendJet’s toll-free number at 844-334-0562.

How to contact the manufacturer: Through BlendJet’s recall page or by emailing safety@blendjet.com. Consumers can also get help identifying their blender by calling BlendJet at 844-334-0562.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go to SaferProducts.gov.

Debra Judge Silber

Deb Silber is a deputy editor on the home and appliance team at Consumer Reports, where she develops and edits content on a wide range of home products and services, from washing machines to coffee makers and home insurance to cookware. Previously, she held senior editorial positions at This Old House and Fine Homebuilding magazines, enabling her to survive numerous home-improvement projects and pass on her knowledge to readers.