CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers

Hazard

The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.

Remedy

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 & injuries

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.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Discount specialty and department stores sold the recalled juice extractors, from March 1996 through July 2002, for about $25.

Contact the company

Consumers should call Aroma Housewares at (800) 276-6286 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

• Juice Extractors Recalled by Aroma Housewares

  U.S. CPSCsame brand & modelJun 30, 1999· Aroma Housewares· Machinery