CPSC2009-04-15
Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard
Philips Consumer Lifestyle, of Stamford, Conn.
Hazard
An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
Sold at
Wal-Mart, Target and Safeway stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between July 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $140.
Affected count
About 155,000
Injuries reported
None reported in the United States. The firm has received 17 reports of incidents in Europe, including six reports of minor personal injury involving first degree burns to the hands, arms and abdomen.
Manufactured in
China, Poland
Products
Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Philips toll-free at (866) 604-0051 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.senseoexchange.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Senseo-One-Cup-Coffeemakers-Recalled-by-Philips-Consumer-Lifestyle-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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