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CPSC, Appliance Co. of America LLC Announce Recall of Juice Extractors Sold at Kmart

Date: 2000-08-03
Brand: Appliance Co. of American LLC, of Great Neck, N.Y.
Category: Consumer Product
Units Affected: 229,000
CPSC, Appliance Co. of America LLC Announce Recall of Juice Extractors Sold at Kmart - image 1

Description

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.

Hazard

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

Reported Incidents

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted, and a remedy is no longer available.

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