Krups Recalls Vitamini Juice Extractor, Model Number 290
CPSC recall 94131. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Laceration
CPSC recall 94131 has the recall date 30 Sep 1994. The notice names the firm Krups. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Juice Extractors/Mixers.
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| Description | 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… |
| Product | VitaMini vegetable/fruit juice extractors, Juice Extractors/Mixers |
| Manufacturer | Krups |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- not givenMedian of 1994: not given
- CPSC recalls of 1994
- 109
- Recalls of 1994 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 1994 in the category Juice Extractors/Mixers
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Krups
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 21 Dec 1994 | CPSC And Krups Announce Action On Espresso Makers |
| 3 Nov 1994 | CPSC And Krups Recall Defective Blender Blades |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 94131. https://recallregister.com/product/5578-krups-recalls-vitamini-juice-extractor-model-number-290/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- 30 Sep 2026
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- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 94131 report injuries?
- The CPSC record of recall 94131 has no incident or injury text.
- How many CPSC recalls name Krups?
- 3 CPSC recalls on this register name Krups. This recall is 1 of them.