FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2002
Release # 02-204
Aroma's Recall Hotline: (800) 276-6286 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058
CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Aroma Housewares Co., of San Diego, Calif., is
recalling about 117,000 more juice extractors or juicers. The juicer's
filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the
air, causing injuries to consumers.
The firm previously recalled 40,000 juicers in June 1999. This
recall includes redesigned juicers used as replacements for the original
recall.
Aroma Housewares has received two additional reports of the
redesigned juicer's filter and lid breaking apart, resulting in two
consumers suffering minor injuries. There have been 32 reports of the
original juicer breaking, and 32 reports of injuries. Seven of these
injuries required stitches and one required surgery for lacerated
arteries.
All model ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors are included in the
recall. "ACJ-250" and "MADE IN CHINA" are written on the bottom of the
juicer on a silver label. The juice extractor is made of white and clear
plastic and has a metal filter. "Aroma" is printed on the front of the
unit.
Discount specialty and department stores sold the recalled juice
extractors from March 1996 through July 2002 for about $25.
Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors
immediately, and call the company for information on receiving a refund.
Even if consumers previously received a replacement juicer as part of
the original recall, they should contact Aroma Housewares for a refund.
Consumers should call Aroma Housewares at (800) 276-6286 between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Aroma reported to CPSC the recent incidents of the redesigned
juicer breaking. See CPSC's July 2, 2002 press release