Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-06-23). Hazards: burn. Models: ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450, ODC460. About 584,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09252 |
| Published | 2009-06-23 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles |
| Products | Black & Decker® brand Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers |
| Firm named in the title | Applica Consumer Products Inc. |
| Firms | Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 584,000 |
| Model numbers | ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450, ODC460 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Major retailers nationwide, including K-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com, from March 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $70. |
Description
The recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product has an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. Only model numbers ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450 and ODC460 are included in the recall. The model number can be located on the back of the coffeemaker.
Hazard
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 235 reports of hot water overflowing and contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns.
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