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CPSC, Appliance Co. of America LLC Announce Recall of Juice Extractors Sold at Kmart

U.S. CPSCInjuriesAug 3, 2000
Diagram of recalled Betty Crocker juice extractor
Diagram of recalled Betty Crocker juice extractor

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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 & 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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Kmart stores nationwide sold these juice extractors, from September 1992 through June 1995, for about $21.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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