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Product Recall Number: 02-560

Why was Juice Extractor, JA-388 recalled?

The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.

Juice Extractor, JA-388
Here's product recall specific data for Juice Extractor, JA-388.

  • Product Recall Number: 02-560

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2002-08-27

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart while in use, projecting parts into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: 58

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Quixtar Inc. sold the juice extractors on its membership-only web site from January 2002 through March 2002 for about $60.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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