BlendJet recalls 4.8 million blenders due to fire and laceration hazards

BlendJet has issued a recall for 4.8 million BlendJet 2 portable blenders due to possible fire and lacerations hazards.
The recalled blenders can overheat or catch fire, and the blades can break off posing fire and laceration hazards to users. BlendJet 2 units with serial numbers where the first four digits are between 5201 and 5542 may be subject to a recall.
You can check your unit's serial number into an online tool found at www.blendjet.com/safetyandrecall.

The serial number can be found on the bottom of the blender as shown in the picture above.
To be receive a free replacement base for you blender, remove and cut the rubber seal shown in the photo below from the base of the recalled unit into three or more pieces and send a photo showing the serial number to BlendJet.
