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Recall #00-156 · Published August 3, 2000

Betty Crocker juice extractors

CPSC, Appliance Co. of America LLC Announce Recall of Juice Extractors Sold at Kmart

CPSC published a recall notice for Betty Crocker juice extractors from Appliance Co. of American LLC on August 3, 2000. CPSC identifies this hazard: The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers. The official remedy states: 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.

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Diagram of recalled Betty Crocker juice extractor
Diagram of recalled Betty Crocker juice extractor
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Affected model numbers

BC-1480
Additional identifying details

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.

Why it was recalled

The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to nearby consumers.

Incidents and injuries

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.

Official remedy

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.

Product and sales details

Brand
Appliance Co. of American LLC
Manufacturer
Appliance Co. of American LLC, of Great Neck, N.Y.
Recall number
00-156
Units
About 229,000
Sold at / sales period
Kmart stores nationwide sold these juice extractors, from September 1992 through June 1995, for about $21.

Betty Crocker juice extractors

CPSC product type: Juice Extractors/Mixers

Recall contact information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

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