Safety regulator, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers
Recall 02204 · Jul 18, 2002 · Aroma Housewares Co.
117,000
units affected
117,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02204
- Date
- Jul 18, 2002
- Company
- Aroma Housewares Co.
- Units affected
- 117,000
- Product
- ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors
- Product type
- Juice Extractors/Mixers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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 can happen
The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Discount specialty and department stores sold the recalled juice extractors, from March 1996 through July 2002, for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled acj-250 aroma juice extractors?
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.
What is the hazard?
The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.