Juice Extractor, JA-388
CPSC Recall #02-560 — August 27, 2002
Product
Juice Extractor, JA-388
Description
PRODUCT: Juice Extractor - Quixtar Inc., of Ada, Mich., is voluntarily recalling 58 juice extractors. 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." Quixtar Inc. sold the juice extractors on its membership-only web site from January 2002 through March 2002 for about $60. They were manufactured in China.PROBLEM: The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers. 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.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately and contact Quixtar Inc. to receive a full refund. 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.
Hazard
The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately and contact Quixtar Inc. to receive a full refund.
Units Affected
58
Sold At
Quixtar Inc. sold the juice extractors on its membership-only web site from January 2002 through March 2002 for about $60.
Manufactured In
China