Applica Consumer Products Reannounces Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemaker Recall Due to Injury Hazard; Units Sold After Recall
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-08-15). Hazards: burn, laceration, injury. Models: 740. About 641 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13267 |
| Published | 2013-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-26 |
| Product category | Coffee Makers or Teapots |
| Products | Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemakers |
| Firm named in the title | Applica Consumer Products |
| Firms | Applica Consumer Products Inc. of Miramar, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 641 |
| Model numbers | 740 |
| Hazard classes | burn, laceration, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | True Value Hardware Stores nationwide from July 2008 to June 2013 for about $50 to $80. |
Description
The recalled coffee maker is designed to mount under a cabinet. It is available in white or black and has the words "BLACK and DECKER® SPACEMAKER™" printed in the top right-hand corner of the product. The coffeemakers have a digital time display in the top left corner and five round buttons above the water reservoir for programming. The 12-cup coffee pots are glass with a molded handle the same color as the machine and a silver metallic bracket running around the glass near the bottom. The model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker, directly below the water reservoir. Model number SDC 740 was previously recalled with other eight models in 2012. After the recall announcement, an additional 641 units continued to be sold.
Hazard
The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the under-the-counter coffeemaker.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received more than 1,607 reports of handles breaking, including more than 83 reports of burns and/or cuts.
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