WASHINGTON, August 3, 2000 -- Appliance Co. of America
is voluntarily recalling about 229,000 Betty Crocker juice extractors.
The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart, and project metal
and plastic into the air, causing injuries to those nearby.
Appliance Co. of America has received 17 reports of the juice extractors' filters and lids breaking apart. Six consumers suffered minor cuts to their hands and arms. 
The Betty Crocker juice extractor being recalled is model number
1480, which is written underneath the unit as part of a mark that reads
"BC-1480 Juice Extractor." The juice extractor is white, and measures
12.5-inches high, 6-inches wide and 8.75-inches long.
Kmart stores nationwide sold these juice extractors from September
992 through June 1995 for about $21.
Consumers should stop using these juice extractors immediately, and contact Appliance Co. of America for instructions on returning their units for a refund. Call Appliance Co. of America at (800) 872-1656 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
