CPSC2002-07-18
CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers
Aroma Housewares Co., of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard
The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately, and call the company for information on receiving a refund. Even if consumers previously received a replacement juicer as part of the original recall, they should contact Aroma Housewares for a refund.
Sold at
Discount specialty and department stores sold the recalled juice extractors, from March 1996 through July 2002, for about $25.
Affected count
About 117,000
Injuries reported
Aroma Housewares has received two additional reports of the redesigned juicer's filter and lid breaking apart, resulting in two consumers suffering minor injuries. There have been 32 reports of the original juicer breaking, and 32 reports of injuries. Seven of these injuries required stitches and one required surgery for lacerated arteries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors
Consumer contact
Consumers should call Aroma Housewares at (800) 276-6286 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Aroma-Housewares-Co-Announce-Another-Recall-of-Juicers-Don't want to check this manually?
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