CPSCJuly 18, 2002

CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of

CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers

Why was CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: Consumers should call Aroma Housewares at (800) 276-6286 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors
Company
Aroma Housewares Co., of San Diego, Calif.
Quantity
About 117,000
Sold at
Discount specialty and department stores sold the recalled juice extractors, from March 1996 through July 2002, for about $25.
Recall date
July 18, 2002
Incidents / 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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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