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CPSC, Quixtar Inc. Announce Recall of HOP SHING Juice Extractors

U.S. CPSCInjuriesAug 28, 2002
Juice Extractor, JA-388
Juice Extractor, JA-388

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

Hazard

The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately and contact Quixtar Inc. to receive a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

Quixtar has received two reports of the juice extractors' filters and lids breaking apart. One consumer suffered cuts to the hand, requiring stitches.

Product description

The juice extractors are white and measure approximately 12 inches high, 6 inches wide and 10 inches deep. Located on the bottom of the unit is the manufacturing and model information, indicated as: "HOP SHING, Juice Extractor, JA-388." They were manufactured in China.

Sold on

Quixtar Inc. sold the juice extractors on its membership-only web site, from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $60.

Contact the company

For more information and instructions on returning their units, consumers should contact Quixtar's Product Information Services at (866) 587-1783, between 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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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