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InjuryJuly 18, 2002CPSC #02204

CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers

Product
Kitchen Gadgets
Units affected
117,000
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

All model ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors are included in the recall. "ACJ-250" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the bottom of the juicer on a silver label. The juice extractor is made of white and clear plastic and has a metal filter. "Aroma" is printed on the front of the unit. The firm previously recalled 40,000 juicers in June 1999. This recall includes redesigned juicers used as replacements for the original recall.

Hazard

The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.

Injuries

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.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Discount specialty and department stores sold the recalled juice extractors, from March 1996 through July 2002, for about $25.

Photos

Recalled Original-design model ACJ-250Redesigned model ACJ-250
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