Aroma Housewares Recalls Juice Extractors Due to Laceration Hazard
Aroma Housewares is recalling about 40,000 juice extractors because the filter and lid can break apart, projecting metal and plastic that caused 18 consumer injuries.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect where components break apart and project metal/plastic, resulting in reported injuries including three that required stitches, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Aroma Housewares Co. is recalling approximately 40,000 juice extractors in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall involves model ACJ-250 units with date codes from February 1998 and before, or units without a date code. The product is made of white and clear plastic with a metal filter and has "Aroma" printed on the front.
The hazard exists because the juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, projecting metal and plastic into the air. Aroma Housewares has received 26 reports of this failure, resulting in 18 consumers suffering injuries. Three of these injuries required stitches. The extractors were sold at discount specialty and department stores, including Rite Aid and Payless Cashways, from March 1996 through February 1998 for about $25.
Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately. The company is providing free replacement filters and lids. Consumers can contact Aroma Housewares at (800) 276-6286 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT, Monday through Friday, for assistance.
The recalled product
- Product
- Juice Extractors Recalled by Aroma Housewares
- Manufacturer
- Rite Aid
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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