CPSC2006-06-06
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Hazard
The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
Sold at
Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.
Affected count
About 420,000
Injuries reported
Applica has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating. This resulted in one report of a minor burn, and 12 reports of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets, countertops and floors.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemaker
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 239-7145 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at http://www.acprecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Applica-Consumer-Products-Inc-Recalls-Black--Decker-Brand-Coffeemaker-for-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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