Table of contents
- Latest NutriBullet Lawsuit Updates
- July 12, 2025: Manhattan Suit Reports Severed Artery
- June 30, 2025: New Jersey Judge Dismisses Blender Suit
- April 8, 2025: UK Lists Recall of Cordless NutriBullet Go
- June 24, 2022: $10 Million Class Settlement Announced
- August 2, 2021: Jackson Sues over NutriBullet 900
- November 23, 2020: More Suits Reported over Explosions
- July 2, 2018: White Files Class Action over Burns
- February 6, 2017: Littlefield Sues over Hand Injury
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Potential Compensation
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Are the Common Problems with NutriBullet Blenders?
- What Does NutriBullet Say About the Lawsuits?
- Are NutriBullet Lawsuits Filed in Different Courts?
- What Do NutriBullet Plaintiffs Ask the Court For?
NutriBullet blenders made by Capital Brands are the subject of lawsuits alleging the canister can burst and cause burns and cuts. Plaintiffs say pressure builds inside the cup, which then separates and sprays hot contents or lets the blades fly.
The cases are individual injury suits in state and federal courts. A $10 million class settlement was announced in 2022.
No MDL has been formed, and no U.S. recall of the blenders has been announced. NutriBullet contests the claims. Plaintiffs allege the company never warned users. Reported injuries include burns, cuts and a severed artery.
Latest NutriBullet Lawsuit Updates
July 12, 2025: Manhattan Suit Reports Severed Artery
The New York Post reported that Joseph Sanchez, a 46-year-old hairdresser from Inwood, sued NutriBullet in Manhattan Supreme Court [1]. He alleges a blender cup exploded in July 2022 and severed an artery in his right hand.
He says a necktie tourniquet slowed the bleeding and he now has numbness and severe pain. He alleges NutriBullet learned of the issue in 2011 and never warned customers or recalled the blender.
June 30, 2025: New Jersey Judge Dismisses Blender Suit
The New Jersey federal court threw out a woman’s suit alleging her NutriBullet blender was defective, Law360 reported [2]. The judge found her expert’s opinion unreliable and irrelevant to the facts of the case.
The New York Post names her as Lori Lynne Hoff of Hunterdon. She sued in 2021, alleging a defective design after her blender blew while making celery juice in 2020.
April 8, 2025: UK Lists Recall of Cordless NutriBullet Go
GOV.UK listed a recall of the cordless Nutribullet GO NBG-100 rechargeable blender [3]. Its batteries may overheat during charging and present a risk of fire.
Owners should stop using the blender. They need to register the affected product to receive a replacement NBG-200 model free of charge.
June 24, 2022: $10 Million Class Settlement Announced
A $10 million class action settlement over overheating NutriBullet blenders was announced, RapidFunds reported [4]. NutriBullet LLC did not admit wrongdoing or liability. It also agreed to add packaging notices warning against hot ingredients.
A court hearing in Illinois on June 30, 2022 was set to decide whether to approve the settlement. Company representatives said user error was the likely cause of the alleged overheating injuries.
August 2, 2021: Jackson Sues over NutriBullet 900
The Independent reported that Folana Jackson sued NutriBullet [5]. She alleges her NutriBullet 900 blender built up pressure in the canister and exploded in May 2020, lacerating her fingers.
She says surgery was needed to repair torn ligaments in two fingers. A NutriBullet spokesperson said the blenders are safe for cold or room temperature ingredients for under a minute. The spokesperson said the claims “are simply not possible.”
November 23, 2020: More Suits Reported over Explosions
FOX 11 Los Angeles reported that more people had sued NutriBullet over blenders that allegedly exploded [6]. Throughout its reporting, the station said, NutriBullet has maintained that customer misuse was likely to blame.
An attorney, Rochen, said plaintiffs had filed dozens of new lawsuits against NutriBullet since the station’s last report in 2018.
July 2, 2018: White Files Class Action over Burns
Deveta White of Goose Creek, South Carolina filed a 64-page class action against Capital Brands, CBS News reported [7]. She alleges her NutriBullet exploded and gave her second-degree burns.
The filing accuses Capital Brands of violating federal and state consumer protection laws and warranty laws. The company contests the claims. An earlier class action was dismissed.
February 6, 2017: Littlefield Sues over Hand Injury
TMZ reported that Wendy Littlefield sued over a NutriBullet 900 series blender. It allegedly exploded without warning and sent the blades into her right hand [8].
She claims she was blending canned tomatoes and beans. She says she lost feeling and use of two fingers and needed multiple surgeries.
Who May Be Affected?
Reported plaintiffs used a NutriBullet 900 or another high-power model to blend ordinary food and say the canister burst or separated. The foods named include protein powder, juice, canned beans, celery, walnuts and sea moss.
Several describe a run time of under a minute. Injuries are described as burns and cuts to hands, fingers, chest and arms. The incidents in the newest suits happened in 2020 and 2022.
Plaintiffs sued from 2017 to 2025. Whether your situation fits depends on your own facts, so talk to a lawyer for an individual legal review.
Reported Injuries or Damages
At least 140 personal injury or product liability lawsuits have been filed against the company in federal court since 2014. The count comes from court records in the same New York Post report. These are allegations, not findings.
Sanchez alleges nerve damage in his hand. Hoff alleges cuts, burns and a brief collapse. White alleges first-degree burns on her arms and nearly $6,000 in medical expenses.
In 2014, Consumer Reports urged readers not to buy the NutriBullet Pro 900 after blades cracked during a durability test, the CBS News report said. NutriBullet disputed this. Consumer Reports lifted the warning two years later, after thicker blades.
The CPSC reviews all consumer complaints, but they do not necessarily trigger a formal investigation. Consumers have complained about NutriBullet explosions on its SaferProducts website, and a CPSC spokeswoman declined to comment, the CBS News report said.
Recall and Regulatory Background
No U.S. recall of NutriBullet blenders has been announced. The only recall is for the cordless GO NBG-100, a different product from the plug-in blenders. Its hazard is battery fire, and a recall does not prove liability.
Evidence to Preserve
If a NutriBullet blender hurt you, keep these items and do not alter the blender:
- The blender, its canister, lid and blade assembly, kept as they are
- The box, manual and serial number
- The receipt or order record
- Photographs of the injury and the scene
- Medical records and bills
- Names of witnesses
- Messages with the company or retailer
- Notes on what was blended and for how long
Filing Deadlines
Filing deadlines are set by state law. They vary with where you live and when the injury happened to you.
Some states count the time from the injury itself, and others count it from the date the injury was discovered by the person hurt.
Missing a deadline can end a claim even when the facts are strong, so a lawyer should be asked promptly.
Potential Compensation
If a claim succeeds, damages can cover medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, scarring and loss of use of a hand or fingers.
The 2022 class settlement covered non-commercial U.S. buyers of a new or reconditioned 600- or 900-watt blender between June 1, 2017 and March 15, 2022.
Members could claim a cash refund of $5 or $7, or a code worth $10 toward a new 600-watt model or $15 toward a new 900-watt model.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Potential compensation depends on the facts of each claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Common Problems with NutriBullet Blenders?
The common problems with NutriBullet blenders, as alleged in the White complaint, are pressure building until the canister separates and sprays contents. The blade assembly can also fly off after the lid is removed, even with a cold smoothie.
What Does NutriBullet Say About the Lawsuits?
What NutriBullet says about the lawsuits, in the White case, is that its blender can run up to 60 seconds before a safety feature cuts power. The company contests all claims that the blender is dangerous when used properly.
Are NutriBullet Lawsuits Filed in Different Courts?
NutriBullet lawsuits are filed in different courts and places. Johanna Suarez of North Carolina filed a similar suit in December 2017, and it was pending in federal court when CBS reported in 2018. Other plaintiffs live in New York, New Jersey and South Carolina.
What Do NutriBullet Plaintiffs Ask the Court For?
NutriBullet plaintiffs ask for money damages. White seeks damages and a court order requiring the company to warn owners. Sanchez seeks unspecified damages. These are requests in complaints, and the court has not ruled on them.