CONSUMER ALERT: Blender may cause serious injuries

[Consumer Reports]   Dear Friend, Blades that break off while blending a smoothie. Charging cords that melt or smoke. A blender that refuses to turn off and ultimately explodes. These are some of the [incidents associated with the]( 2 portable blender]( that have been reported by consumers, several of whom reported that they were injured. We’re sending this Consumer Safety Alert urging you to beware of the potential for injury if you use a BlendJet 2, or if you’re considering purchasing one as a gift this holiday season. In August, Consumer Reports advised consumers to exercise caution when using the BlendJet 2 portable blender due to a dozen reports that detailed a range of problems, including its charging wire melting, its battery catching fire, and the blades breaking off under regular use. Since then, eight new complaints – with reports of three injuries – has led CR to elevate its warning, alerting consumers to the potential for serious injury when using the product. CR is calling on the manufacturer and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to immediately address these safety reports, and take whatever action is necessary to protect the public. If you own a BlendJet 2 and had an incident, [help us increase the pressure on BlendJet and the CPSC by reporting it to SaferProducts.gov](  [Make a Report »](  [Blend Jet]( Heavily marketed on social media and widely available at stores like Costco and Kohl’s, the BlendJet 2 is among the most popular portable blenders on the market. It is powered by lithium-ion batteries, and its lightweight design allows consumers to blend smoothies, shakes, and more while on the go. Recent incident reports indicate more issues of safety concern. One involved a blender that reportedly exploded. Another blender allegedly started smoking while it was plugged in, and the complainant’s son reportedly burned his finger when unplugging it. In addition, two more consumers complained that the blades broke off during use. [If you’ve had an incident with a BlendJet 2 blender that posed a safety risk, please take a minute to report it to SaferProducts.gov]( This will help the agency determine how widespread the problem is, and give them more leverage to take action.  [Make a Report »](  And if you know of anyone who owns or is considering buying a BlendJet 2, please share this with them so they are aware of these safety concerns.   Thanks again, and stay safe this holiday season! Meg BohneConsumer Reports [Unsubscribe from Consumer Reports action alerts.]( © 2022 Consumer Reports, 101 Truman Avenue, Yonkers, NY, 10703 [Contact Consumer Reports](