VitaMini vegetable/fruit juice extractors
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Krups is recalling approximately 150,000 model number 290 "VitaMini" juice extractors sold nationwide between June 1990 and May 1994 for about $40 to $75 each. The strainer baskets and lids on these units can break during use, and Krups has received 14 reports of shattering or ejecting lids that have caused at least six lacerations. The company notes that washing the basket in extremely hot water, in a dishwasher, or with harsh detergent can weaken it further, making breakage more likely.
According to the recall notice, consumers who purchased the model number 290 before June 1, 1994, should immediately stop using the juice extractor and discard the strainer basket and lid. Affected consumers should call Krups consumer service at 1-800-526-5377 to arrange free delivery of a modified strainer basket and lid. Modified units sold from June 1, 1994, onward can be identified by boxes labeled "NEW! IMPROVED STRAINER AND LID" and have "ABS" and numerals embossed on the basket.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Laceration
September 30, 1994 Release # 94-131 Washington, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KRUPS North America Inc. of Closter, N.J., is recalling the strainer baskets and lids on about 150,000 model number 290 "VitaMini" vegetable/fruit juice extractors. The strainer baskets on these juice extractors can break while in use, possibly injuring people nearby. To date, KRUPS has received 14 reports from across the country of shattering or ejecting lids resulting in at least six lacerations.The juice extractors were sold nationwide for about $40 to $75 each in department and specialty stores from June 1990 to May 1994.As of June 1, 1994, KRUPS began shipping modified "VitaMini" juice extractors to retailers. The modified juice extractors, which are re-designed to prevent the lid from shattering or ejecting, can be identified by the box labeled "NEW! IMPROVED STRAINER AND LID." Strainer baskets on the new units have the letters "ABS" and numerals embossed in the plastic of the basket. Washing the basket in extremely hot water, in a dishwasher, or with harsh detergent can result in the basket being so weakened that it can come apart during use.Consumers who purchased model number 290 "VitaMini" juice extractors before June 1, 1994, should immediately stop using the juice extractor, discard the strainer basket and lid, and call KRUPS consumer service at 1-800-526-5377 for free delivery of a modified strainer basket and lid
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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