CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Juice Extractors
This recall was issued November 15, 2001.
- Posted
- November 15, 2001
- Recall Number
- 02041
- Quantity
- About 2.4 million
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The juice extractor's strainer basket and lid can break apart, posing a risk of injury to nearby consumers, who can be struck by metal or plastic.
Action Taken
Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately and call Hamilton Beach for information on how to participate in the recall. Consumers with models for which replacement parts are available (models 67150, 67180 and 67180W) will receive a free replacement strainer basket. Consumers with models for which replacement parts are not available (models 395WS, 67199 and 3920JS) will receive their choice of a new juice extractor or a $10 refund.
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Incidents & Injuries
Hamilton Beach has received 35 reports in the U.S. and Canada of strainer baskets breaking apart, including four incidents where consumers required stitches after being struck by broken metal and plastic.