CPSC, Quixtar Inc. Announce Recall of HOP SHING Juice Extractors
CPSC recall 02560 · announced August 28, 2002 · Quixtar · 58 units affected
The product
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." They were manufactured in China.
The hazard
The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately and contact Quixtar Inc. to receive a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Quixtar has received two reports of the juice extractors' filters and lids breaking apart. One consumer suffered cuts to the hand, requiring stitches.
Sold at: Quixtar Inc. sold the juice extractors on its membership-only web site, from January 2002 through March 2002, for about $60.
Consumer contact: 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.