Kingston Hall

I actually would treat it as an overheated cutout or a stuck interlock. Unplug and let it cool for half an hour, then press the little reset on the underside if yours has one. Reseat the jar and lid so they click home, then try pulse for a second. Works great. If it still shows no sign of life and there is no hum,, check for a jam by spinning the blade by hand with a towel while unplugged. If it turns freely and you have verified the outlet, the internal fuse or switch is probably shot, and getting that fixed usually costs more than the blender is worth.