CPSC, Quixtar Inc. Announce Recall of HOP SHING Juice Extractors
Recalled August 28, 2002 · CPSC recall 02560 · Quixtar
Hazard
The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately and contact Quixtar Inc. to receive a full refund.
Units
58
Incidents / injuries
Quixtar has received two reports of the juice extractors' filters and lids breaking apart. One consumer suffered cuts to the hand, requiring stitches.
Description
The juice extractors are white and measure approximately 12 inches high, 6 inches wide and 10 inches deep. Located on the bottom of the unit is the manufacturing and model information, indicated as: "HOP SHING, Juice Extractor, JA-388." They were manufactured in China.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately and contact Quixtar Inc. to receive a full refund.
Contact
For more information and instructions on returning their units, consumers should contact Quixtar's Product Information Services at (866) 587-1783, between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Product
Juice Extractor, JA-388
Imported by
Quixtar Inc., of Ada, Mich.
Retailers
Quixtar Inc. sold the juice extractors on its membership-only web site, from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $60.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →