CPSC, Appliance Co. of America LLC Announce Recall of Juice Extractors Sold at Kmart
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.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Recall date
- Aug 3, 2000
- Status
- Active
- Company
- Appliance Co. of American LLC, of Great Neck, N.Y.
1. What product was recalled?
Betty Crocker juice extractors
Quantity: About 229,000
- RECALL-NUMBER
- 00156
2. Is my exact product affected?
Compare every printed identifier. A matching value can indicate that your product is included.
3. What is the hazard?
The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.
4. What should I do now?
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.. The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
5. Where was it sold or distributed?
See the official CPSC notice for retailer and distribution details.
6. Were injuries or illnesses reported?
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.
7. What remedy is available?
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.. The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
8. Is the recall active or closed?
The source status is Active. The Recall Guy's urgency label is elevated, which is a separate deterministic site label.
9. When was the information checked?
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10. Where is the official source?
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