Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-10-17). Hazards: fire, burn. About 73,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07006 |
| Published | 2006-10-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products | Starbucks Barista Aroma™ Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers |
| Firm named in the title | Starbucks |
| Firms | Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 73,000 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide between March 2005 and September 2006 for about $100. |
Description
This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. "Starbucks Barista Aroma" is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish. The Starbucks Barista Grande 12-Cup Coffee Brewer and Starbucks Barista Solo Coffee Brewers are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee brewers immediately and contact Starbucks for a full refund. Consumers will receive a postage-paid package along with instructions on how to return their brewer. Starbucks is also offering a coupon (valid through 1/31/07) for a free pound of coffee as an incentive to return the recalled machine.
Incidents and injuries
Starbucks has received 23 reports of melting in the plastic housing of the brewers. No injuries have been reported.
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