CPSC, Tim Hortons Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-03-02). Hazards: burn, laceration, fall. About 31,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 00074 |
| Published | 2000-03-02 |
| Last updated | 2000-03-02 |
| Product category | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products | Coffeemakers |
| Firm named in the title | Tim Hortons |
| Firms | Tim Hortons, a chain of coffeeshops operated by the TDL Group Ltd., of Ontario, Canada (distributor) |
| Units (US) | 31,000 |
| Hazard classes | burn, laceration, fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Tim Hortons coffeeshops in Kentucky, Ohio, Maine, Michigan, New York, and West Virginia sold the coffeemakers, from October 1999 through February 2000, for about $65. |
Description
The recalled coffeemaker is made of black plastic. The coffeepot is made of glass with a black plastic handle. The top of the handle has a red thumbrest. Measurement units on the pot are "24 oz/682 mL" and "48oz/1363 mL." "Tim Hortons" is on the coffeemaker and the coffeepot. Tim Hortons coffeemakers that are made of white plastic are not part of this recall.
Hazard
The coffeepot's handle can break, causing the pot to fall. Consumers can suffer burn injuries from hot coffee or lacerations from broken glass.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the coffeepots immediately. Consumers should contact Tim Hortons for instructions on receiving a replacement coffeepot and $5 gift certificate.
Incidents and injuries
Tim Hortons has received 150 reports of handles breaking off of the coffeepots, resulting in nine burn injuries.
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