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Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

Recalled March 30, 2006 · CPSC recall 06124 · Espresso

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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 Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement.
Units
About 6,600
Incidents / injuries
None.

Description

The Automatic Coffee Centers have E50, E55, E70 or E75 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 12941, 13035, 13085 or 13088 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard the 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 Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact Jura-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
Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines
Manufacturer(s)
Eugster/Frismag AG, of Switzerland
Imported by
Jura-Capresso LLC, of Closter, N.J.
Retailers
Coffee distributors and some independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2004 for between $750 and $900.
Made in
Switzerland

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

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