CPSC2006-07-25
Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.
Hazard
The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free factory repair, a free in-home repair kit, or purchase a new unit at a discount.
Sold at
Department and hardware stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2006 for about $100.
Affected count
About 561,000 (This recall was first announced in June 2005)
Injuries reported
Bunn-O-Matic has received 16 additional incident reports involving the bowl or lid melting or igniting in these units, including seven reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Bunn® home coffeemakers
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 352-2866 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Bunn-O-Matic-Corp-Expands-Recall-of-Home-Coffeemakers-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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