Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled March 7, 2006 · CPSC recall 06106 · Espresso

Hazard

The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair.

Units

About 28,000

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received four reports of fires started inside the coffee center. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Description

The Automatic Coffee Centers are espresso machines and have C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair.

Contact

For additional information, contact Capresso toll-free at (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.capresso.com

Product

C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center

Manufacturer(s)

Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland

Imported by

Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.

Retailers

Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800.

Made in

Switzerland

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →