Target Vivitar Blender Bottle Recall Issued Due to Laceration Risks

Nearly 200,000 blender bottles sold at Target are being recalled following reports that suggest the bottle can detach from the base while the blades are still spinning.

Federal safety officials have announced a recall of Vivitar blender bottles sold exclusively at Target, urging consumers to stop using them immediately because the blades can keep spinning after the bottle is removed from the base.

The recalled Vivitar blender bottles feature a clear plastic jar that twists onto a white base with an integrated blade assembly, designed to puree solids into shakes and smoothies. However, it now appears that dangerous design defects could expose users to a risk of severe laceration injuries.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the Vivitar blender bottle recall on April 3, following a report from a consumer who indicated the blades continued spinning after the plastic jar was removed from the base.

Officials are warning that in this scenario, individuals could suffer deep cuts or other serious injuries from the exposed blades.

While no injuries have been reported from the affected blenders, the CPSC is urging consumers to immediately stop using the products. 

The recall affects approximately 199,000 Vivitar blender bottles made by Sakar and sold exclusively at Target. A sticker on the bottom of the bottle says: “VIVITAR,” “Description: Blender Bottle,” “ITEM: ES15-BB-TA,” and “MID #5220824.” The “MID #5220824” is also stamped on the underside of the base.

The recalled blender bottles were manufactured in China, and were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from December 2024 through January 2025 for about $5 each.

Customers who bought one of the recalled bottles should contact Sakar to receive a prepaid shipping label for returning the product. A full refund in the form of a $5 Target gift card or check will be sent once the bottle is received by the manufacturer. Proof of purchase is not required.

For additional information or to contact the company, customers can reach Sakar via phone at 800-592-9541, email at support@sakar.com, or online at https://www.vivitar.com/pages/recalls or https://www.vivitar.com and clicking on “Recalls.”

Blender Safety Lawsuits

The Vivitar bottle blender is not the only blender that has been discovered to have the potential to harm users during normal use in recent years.

SharkNinja, one of the world’s largest blender companies, has also faced numerous lawsuits over customer injuries caused by blender containers exploding during use.

In 2023, the company faced a product liability lawsuit after a New Jersey woman was seriously injured when a NutriNinja blender exploded and the blade detached from the base during normal use of the product.

Earlier this year, a Michigan woman filed another lawsuit after a Ninja blender exploded during use, causing near-total vision loss in her left eye.