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Consumer Beware – Ninja Blender Recall

January 20, 2016 by Adria Ali 2 Comments

 

I received a Ninja Blender for Christmas and I was thrilled! It seemed to have all the power of my mom’s Vitamix with a cheaper price tag.  However, over the past few months I’ve noticed some horrible flaws in the product design and the material being used to create the blender.  Upon closer inspection (after contacting support), I found a link of a HUGE list of Ninja blender recalls for their previous models (see below).

Ninja Blender Recall

Problem 1 – Not Heat Resistant 

The main reason I wanted the Ninja was for making Bulletproof coffee.   For the first couple of weeks it worked great.  It even has a pouring spout, which is helpful when avoiding the splatter of the oils I add to my morning beverage.   While the Ninja Blender says it works well for both hot and cold blending; after using it for 2 weeks I noticed that the seal of the lid began to disintegrate.  It was literally melting, leaving a black goo around the inside of the blender canister.

Problem 2 – It will Cut You 

If you aren’t the pour feature (with the lid on), you are liable to cut yourself while pouring liquid out of the blender canister.  The blade attachment doesn’t have a safety feature that keeps the blades securely fastened into the bottom.  Meaning, the blades will pour right out and onto your arms or fingers.  This is also part of their recall.   They have had 53 reports of people being sliced and diced while using piece of equipment.

 

While the Ninja blender recall listed below only addressed the issue with the blade.  I’m hoping the lid is close behind!   If you are looking for a new blender for your shakes, coffee, and green drinks, steer clear of this one until all the kinks have been worked out!

 

Ninja Blender Recall

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“Laceration Injuries Prompt SharkNinja to Recall Ninja BL660 Blenders to Provide New Warnings and Instructions

Recall Summary

Name of product:Ninja® BL660 series professional blender

Hazard:

The blender poses a laceration risk if consumers pour or invert the pitcher after removing the lid while the loose stacked blade assembly is still inside the pitcher.

Remedy:

 Consumer Contact:SharkNinja toll-free at (877) 593-5140 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday or online at www.ninjarecall.com and click “Download New Manual” for the revised instructions. Consumers need not return the blenders.

Report an Incident Involving this Product

Units

About 1.1 million (an additional 99,000 were sold in Canada)

Description

This recall involves 12 models of Ninja professional blenders with model numbers that start with BL 660, BL 663 or BL 665.  The model number is in the rating label that is molded into the bottom of the motor base. The 12 affected model numbers are:

 BL 660’s: BL660, BL660B,  BL660C, BL660QCN, BL660QPL, BL660W, BL660WM
 BL 663’s: BL663, BL663CO
 BL 665’s: BL665QBK, BL665QCN, and BL665QWH

All of these models have a clear 72 ounce pitcher with a removable gray or black lid that opens and locks closed, a stacked blade assembly, and one or more Nutri Ninja cups. All recalled models have a motor base that is gray, white, black, cinnamon, or platinum. The power of the models’ motors vary from 1,000 to 1,200 watts.  The  recalled models may have been sold with additional accessories, including a 40 or 64 ounce bowl, a chopping blade assembly, or a dull dough blade assembly. 

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received 53 reports of lacerations.

Remedy

Consumers should empty the blender’s pitcher through the locked lid’s pour spout or by removing both the lid and the stacked blade assembly from the pitcher before pouring.

Sold at

Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online includingwww.Amazon.com, www.Costco.com, www.Macys.com, www.Target.com, www.Walmart.com andwww.ninjakitchen.com from March 2012 through September 2015 for about $140.”

 

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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


DISCLAIMER: The purpose of FitTipDaily.com is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Comments

  1. Jaquelyn says

    August 22, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    I had the exact problem. I called the company and the best they can do is sell me a new pitcher/lod kit. Total came to over $81 with tax and shipping. Didn't offer to remedy this at all.
  2. Darren Chaker says

    May 3, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    Nija is a great product, however charging to fix a defective product is simply not a good thing. I recently purchased the Vitamix for three times as much merely due to the fact they do not have such issues. Best to all, and blend safely!! Darren Chaker

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