CPSC, Appliance Co. of America LLC Announce Recall of Juice Extractors Sold at Kmart
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-08-03). Models: 1480. About 229,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00156 |
| Published | 2000-08-03 |
| Last updated | 2000-08-03 |
| Product category | Juice Extractors/Mixers |
| Products | Betty Crocker juice extractors |
| Firm named in the title | Appliance Co. of America LLC |
| Firms | Appliance Co. of American LLC, of Great Neck, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 229,000 |
| Model numbers | 1480 |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Kmart stores nationwide sold these juice extractors, from September 1992 through June 1995, for about $21. |
Description
The Betty Crocker juice extractor being recalled is model number 1480, which is written underneath the unit as part of a mark that reads "BC-1480 Juice Extractor." The juice extractor is white, and measures 12.5 inches high, 6 inches wide and 8.75 inches long.
Hazard
The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted, and a remedy is no longer available.
Incidents and injuries
Appliance Co. of America had received 17 reports of the juice extractors' filters and lids breaking apart. Six consumers suffered minor cuts to their hands and arms.
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