Hi Rusty,Thank you for sharing your experience with the Ninja Professional Plus Blender Duo. We’re truly sorry to hear about the rust and water leakage—it’s understandable how upsetting this must have been, especially when it affected your food.This is not the experience we want for our customers, and we’d like to address this promptly. Please contact our team at 1-800-365-0135 so we can assist you further. Our team can guide you through troubleshooting, explore warranty options, or provide additional support to resolve this matter.Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate the opportunity to make this right for you.Kind regards,Ninja Kitchen