CPSC, Aroma Housewares Co. Announce Another Recall of Juicers
Source: CPSC Recall #02204
Recall Date
2002-07-18
Manufacturer
Aroma Housewares Co., of San Diego, Calif.
Units Affected
About 117,000
Products Involved
ACJ-250 Aroma Juice Extractors
Hazard
The juicer's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers.
Remedy
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.
Reported Injuries
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.
Sold At
Discount specialty and department stores sold the recalled juice extractors, from March 1996 through July 2002, for about $25.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28