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CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Juice Extractors

U.S. CPSCInjuriesNov 15, 2001
Recalled Hamilton Beach Juice Extractors with model numbers
Recalled Hamilton Beach Juice Extractors with model numbers

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

Hazard

The juice extractor's strainer basket and lid can break apart, posing a risk of injury to nearby consumers, who can be struck by metal or plastic.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately and call Hamilton Beach for information on how to participate in the recall. Consumers with models for which replacement parts are available (models 67150, 67180 and 67180W) will receive a free replacement strainer basket. Consumers with models for which replacement parts are not available (models 395WS, 67199 and 3920JS) will receive their choice of a new juice extractor or a $10 refund.

Incidents & injuries

Hamilton Beach has received 35 reports in the U.S. and Canada of strainer baskets breaking apart, including four incidents where consumers required stitches after being struck by broken metal and plastic.

Product description

The recalled juice extractors are white plastic, about 12 inches in height, and have the name "Hamilton Beach" printed on the side of the unit. The juice extractors have the following model numbers, which can be found under each unit: 67150, 67180, 67180W, 395WS, 67199 and 3920JS.

Sold on

Mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these juice extractors, between 1992 and October 2001, for between $30 and $40.

Contact the company

Call Hamilton Beach at 800-851-8900 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com.

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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