Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
Recalled June 6, 2006 · CPSC recall 06175 · Applica Consumer Products
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.
Units
About 420,000
Incidents / injuries
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.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
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
Product
Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemaker
Distributed by
Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Retailers
Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →