Ninja Blender Lawsuit – How to Bring a Claim

Ninja blenders made by SharkNinja Operating, LLC have been named in individual injury lawsuits over lacerations and burns. Plaintiffs allege that detached cups left spinning blades exposed and that lids popped off and spilled hot food. The cases are individual product-liability suits in federal and state courts. No MDL or class action has been formed for Ninja blender injuries. In September 2025, a Colorado federal judge excluded one plaintiff’s expert opinions as unreliable and inadmissible. In 2015, CPSC announced a recall covering about 1.1 million BL660 series blenders sold from March 2012 through September 2015, over a laceration risk.

Latest Ninja Blender Lawsuit Updates

September 24, 2025: Colorado Judge Excludes Plaintiff’s Expert

A Colorado federal judge ruled for SharkNinja in a suit alleging a blender spilled hot contents onto a woman because of a design defect [1]. The judge found her expert’s opinions unreliable and inadmissible. Law360 reported the ruling on September 24, 2025. The decision covers one plaintiff’s expert evidence.

May 19, 2025: Law360 Reports Tennessee Woman’s Burn Suit

A Tennessee woman sued SharkNinja in Massachusetts state court, alleging the lid of her single-serving blender popped off because of a design flaw [2]. Hot milk and oatmeal then exploded out of the cup, causing severe burns. Law360 reported the suit on May 19, 2025. The claims are allegations from the complaint.

March 20, 2023: Cappelletti Files Product-Liability Complaint

Angela Cappelletti filed a product-liability complaint and jury demand against SharkNinja Operating, LLC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The case is Cappelletti v. SharkNinja Operating, LLC, number 2:23-cv-02144, before Judge Gary R. Brown. It is a federal case between citizens of different states. The complaint attaches the owner’s guide and a recall notice as exhibits.

July 11, 2021: California Woman Sues over Detached Cup

A California woman, Nicole Guttormsen, sued SharkNinja over her Nutri Ninja BL480 blender. She alleges the canister shot off the base, leaving the spinning blades exposed [3]. TMZ reported the suit on July 11, 2021. She says the blades injured her hand and fingers, and she seeks medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and loss of earning capacity.

Who May Be Affected?

People cut while using a Ninja BL660, BL663 or BL665 professional blender may be affected. These are the models named in the CPSC recall notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission [4]. Users of Nutri Ninja cups or single-serve Ninja blenders may also be affected. That includes people whose cup detached from the base or whose lid popped off, and who were cut or burned as a result. Whether someone has a claim depends on the product, the injury and the circumstances, and only an individual legal review can say.

Reported Injuries or Damages

Lawsuits against SharkNinja allege lacerations to the hand and fingers and severe burns. Plaintiffs say detached canisters left spinning blades exposed. They also say a lid popped off a single-serve blender and hot contents spilled. These are allegations in complaints and news reports. They are not court findings. Separately, the CPSC recall notice records 53 reports of lacerations for the BL660 series. The 53 reports come from the regulator, not from lawsuits. They do not show that the blender caused every injury reported or that any single complaint is correct.

Recall and Regulatory Background

On November 12, 2015, SharkNinja and CPSC announced recall 16-034 of about 1.1 million Ninja BL660 series professional blenders. The models are BL660, BL660B, BL660C, BL660QCN, BL660QPL, BL660W, BL660WM, BL663, BL663CO, BL665QBK, BL665QCN and BL665QWH. They were sold from March 2012 through September 2015 for about $140. The remedy was new instructions to empty the pitcher through the locked lid’s pour spout. Owners could also remove both the lid and the stacked blade assembly before pouring. A recall does not establish liability.

Evidence to Preserve

Keep everything tied to the injury, and do not repair or throw away the blender. These items matter most:

• The blender and every part, including the base, cup or pitcher, lid and blade assembly, kept as they are
• The model number, which is on the rating label on the bottom of the motor base
• The owner’s guide that came with the blender
• The purchase receipt or order record
• Photographs of the injury and of the product
• Medical records and bills for treatment
• Written messages with SharkNinja or the seller, such as emails and chat logs

Store the parts together in a safe place where they will not be damaged, and note who has handled them since the injury.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They vary with where you live and when the injury happened, so two people hurt by the same blender can face different time limits. Missing a deadline can end a claim altogether, even when the facts are strong. A lawyer can tell you which deadline applies to your situation, and the time limit may already be running.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There a Recall on Ninja Blenders?

Yes, there is a recall on some Ninja blenders. The 2015 BL660 series recall was run jointly with Health Canada, and about 99,000 of the recalled blenders were sold in Canada.

Is There a Ninja Blender Lawsuit Against SharkNinja?

Yes, there is a Ninja blender lawsuit against SharkNinja, and plaintiffs have filed their own individual claims over cuts and burns. Each case is decided on its own record, so one ruling does not decide the others.

What Does the Research Say About Ninja Blender Injuries?

The research on Ninja blender injuries comes from CPSC, whose recall notice says the blender poses a laceration risk if you pour or invert the pitcher after removing the lid while the loose stacked blade assembly is still inside.

Where Were the Recalled Ninja Blenders Sold?

The recalled Ninja blenders were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online. Check the model number on the motor base against the recall list to see whether yours is included.

Do I Have to Return a Recalled Ninja Blender?

You do not have to return a recalled Ninja blender under the 2015 BL660 series recall, because the remedy is new instructions. Owners with questions can call SharkNinja at (877) 593-5140 or visit www.ninjarecall.com.

References

1. https://www.law360.com/articles/2391026/sharkninja-gets-expert-suit-alleging-blender-injury-tossed
2. https://www.law360.com/retail/articles/2342071/sharkninja-blender-defect-caused-severe-burns-suit-says
3. https://www.tmz.com/2021/07/11/sharkninja-sued-blender-gnarly-injury-fingers-sliced/
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Laceration-Injuries-Prompt-SharkNinja-to-Recall-Ninja-BL660-Blenders