[Recalled] Betty Crocker juice extractors — Juice Extractors Recalled by Appliance Co | CPSC 2000-08-03
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Betty Crocker juice extractors |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Kmart |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 00156 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 03 August 2000 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: Juice Extractors Recalled by Appliance Co. of America NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued August 3, 2000, Revised September 26, 2005 Release # 00-156 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 Note: Firm out of business. Please destroy or discard the product. CPSC, Appliance Co. of America LLC Announce Recall of Juice Extractors Sold at Kmart WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Appliance Co. of American LLC, of Great Neck, N.Y., voluntarily recalled about 229,000 Betty Crocker juice extractors. The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers. 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. 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. Kmart stores nationwide sold these juice extractors from September 1992 through June 1995 for about $21. Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately, and discard or destory them. The firm is Hazards: Laceration
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