CPSC recall 02-041, announced November 15, 2001, covers Hamilton Beach Juice Extractors (about 2.4 million units). 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. The notice cites 35 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately and call Hamilton Beach for information on how to participate in the recall. Recall contact: call 800-851-8900, or go to www.hamiltonbeach.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 395WS, 3920JS.
Which products are included?
The recalled juice extractors are white plastic, about 12 inches in height, and have the name "Hamilton Beach" printed on the side of the unit. The juice extractors have the following model numbers, which can be found under each unit: 67150, 67180, 67180W, 395WS, 67199 and 3920JS.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and 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.
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Hamilton Beach
- Manufacturer
- Hamilton Beach, of Glen Allen, Va.
- Recall number
- 02-041
- Units
- About 2.4 million
- Sold at / sales period
- Mass merchandise stores nationwide sold these juice extractors, between 1992 and October 2001, for between $30 and $40.
Hamilton Beach Juice Extractors
CPSC product type: Juice Extractors/Mixers
Recall contact information
Call Hamilton Beach at 800-851-8900 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com.
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