CPSC2009-06-23
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Hazard
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.
Sold at
Major retailers nationwide, including K-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com, from March 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $70.
Affected count
About 584,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 235 reports of hot water overflowing and contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Black & Decker® brand Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Applica toll-free at (866) 668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.acprecall.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Applica-Consumer-Products-Inc-Recalls-Black--Decker-Spacemaker-Coffeemakers-Due-to-Burn-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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