CPSC, Quixtar Inc. Announce Recall of HOP SHING Juice Extractors
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.
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