Telebrands Recalls Sweda Juice Factory Electric Juicers Sold Only At Jamesway & Caldor Stores

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

December 13, 1993 Release # 94-018 PRODUCT: "Sweda Juice Factory" electric juicers sold at Jamesway and Caldor retailers after April 1, 1992. About 6,000 juicers are believed to be affected. PROBLEM: If the juicer is not reassembled properly after cleaning, during use the plastic upper body may possibly malfunction, causing injury to consumers nearby. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the juicers and call Telebrands at 1-800-269-1572 for complete instructions on how and where to return the juicer with proof of purchase for full refund of purchase price and postage. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Telebrands of Roanoke, VA is voluntarily recalling Sweda Juice Factory electric juicers. This recall is limited only to the Sweda Juice Factory electric juicers made in China and sold at Jamesway and Caldor retailers after April 1, 1992. If the juicer is not reassembled properly after cleaning, during use the unit may malfunction causing the plastic upper body to shatter, possibly causing injury to consumers nearby. Telebrands is aware of eight incidents of malfunctions that have resulted in five injuries to users. The injuries include cuts and bruises to the face, arm, and chest area of the body and lacerations requiring stitches. Approximately 6,000 electric juicers were sold by Jamesway and Caldor nationwide. The juicer sells in the range of $29.99 to $49.99. Consumers should stop using the juicers and call Telebrands at 973-227-8777 or 800-777-4034 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time for complete instructions on how and where to return the product with proof of purchase for full refund of purchase price and postage. CPSC is announcing this recall as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

• Sweda Juice Factory electric juicers

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Telebrands; Caldor; Jamesway; Sweda.

Recall history and context

Telebrands appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Telebrands recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

More recalls from Telebrands

• Telebrands Recalls Hempvana Pain Relief Products with Lidocaine
  April 14, 2022 · Telebrands · Personal care and health

  This recall involves Hempväna pain relief products containing lidocaine, including Hempväna Ultra Strength Pain Relief Cream with Lidocaine, Hempväna Ultra Strength Pain…

• Telebrands Recalls Scarves with Microwaveable Heat Packs
  March 10, 2010 · Telebrands · Clothing and accessories

  The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors.

Similar recalls in kitchen and small appliances

• Gobi Heat Recalls Rechargeable Hand Warmers
  October 1, 2026 · Gobi Heat · Kitchen and small appliances

  This recall involves Gobi Heat-branded rechargeable hand warmers. The black with gray hand warmers were sold in packs of two warmers that can be magnetically joined…

• Kobayashi Recalls Rechargeable Hand Warmers
  October 1, 2026 · Kobayashi · Kitchen and small appliances

  This recall involves Kobayashi's HotHands-branded rechargeable hand warmers. The white with orange hand warmers were sold in packs of two warmers that can be…

• JKMAX Recalls Heated Blankets and Heating Pads
  September 17, 2026 · JKMAX · Kitchen and small appliances

  This recall involves all heating pads and heated blankets sold by JKMax, including models JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B, JKMAX-8490B and JKMAX-6284B.…

• LANCHEZ Pressure Washers Recalled
  September 17, 2026 · LANCHEZ Pressure Washers · Kitchen and small appliances

  This recall involves LANCHEZ-branded pressure washers. The recalled, 3.2 GPM electric pressure washers were sold in blue-and-black or red-and-black, and measure about…

• Guang Zhou Recalls Wantefully Hair Dryer Brushes
  September 10, 2026 · Guang Zhou · Kitchen and small appliances

  This recall involves Wantefully 2 in 1 Hair Dryer & Styler, One Step Hair Dryer Brush Straightner, and the Negative Ion Electric Hot Air Blow Dryer Comb, model number…

• Dual Fuel Ranges Recalled
  September 10, 2026 · Dual Fuel Ranges · Kitchen and small appliances

  This recall involves freestanding AGA Elise and Mercury Series Dual Fuel Ranges, in 36- and 48-inch widths and freestanding La Cornue CornuFé Series Dual Fuel Ranges in…