The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·95120·Announced 1995-05-15

Juice Master Chef's Choice Electric Juicers Recalled for Shattering Hazard

HSN Marketing is recalling approximately 61,000 Juice Master Chef's Choice electric juicers because the plastic cover and wire mesh basket may crack or shatter if not properly placed.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a minor injury (scratches) has been reported, but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

HSN Marketing Inc. of Boonton, N.J., is recalling approximately 61,000 Juice Master Chef's Choice brand electric juicers. The recall involves model number XTIV units sold for $19.95 to $29.95 from October 1991 through May 1994. These juicers were distributed through television shopping channels, catalogs, and discount stores, including Home Shopping Club, Spiegel, and Riches Department Store.

The recall is being issued because the plastic cover and wire mesh grating basket may crack or shatter if the basket is not properly placed in the machine. HSN Marketing is aware of one incident in which a consumer sustained minor scratches when the cover and wire basket separated from the juicer.

Consumers should stop using the Juice Master Chef's Choice juicer immediately. They may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or mail it to HSN Marketing Inc. at 85 Fulton St., Boonton, N.J. 07005. The company will reimburse consumers for the cost of the juicer plus postage charges.

The recalled product

Product
Juice Master Chef's Choice electric juicers
Manufacturer
Juice Master
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Appliances
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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