Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 06175 · announced June 6, 2006 · Applica Consumer Products · 420,000 units affected
The product
The recalled coffeemakers make up to 8 cups of coffee and have a programmable countertop feature. The coffeemakers are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.