CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers
USCPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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. The firm previously recalled 40,000 juicers in June 1999. This recall includes redesigned juicers used as replacements for the original recall.
Affected Products
ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Aroma-Housewares-Co-Announce-Another-Recall-of-Juicers- |
| Title | CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ACJ-250-original.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Original-design model ACJ-250 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ACJ-250-redesign.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Redesigned model ACJ-250 |
| Hazards › Name | The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors |
| Products › Type | Juice Extractors/Mixers |
| Products › Category I D | 2019 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 117,000 |
| Recall I D | 2176 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Aroma Housewares Co., of San Diego, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Discount specialty and department stores sold the recalled juice extractors, from March 1996 through July 2002, for about $25. |
| Recall Date | 2002-07-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. The firm previously recalled 40,000 juicers in June 1999. This recall includes redesigned juicers used as replacements for the original recall. |
| Recall Number | 02204 |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers should call Aroma Housewares at (800) 276-6286 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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