CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers

Recalled July 18, 2002 · CPSC recall 02204 · Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another

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.

Units

About 117,000

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.

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.

What to do

Contact

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

Product

ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors

Imported by

Aroma Housewares Co., of San Diego, Calif.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →