Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemaker
CPSC Recall #06-175 — June 5, 2006
Product
Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemaker
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 420,000 Black & Decker Brand Thermal Coffeemakers. The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.Name of Product: Black & Decker® Brand Thermal CoffeemakerUnits: About 420,000Distributor: Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.Hazard: The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.Incidents/Injuries: Applica has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating. This resulted in one report of a minor burn, and 12 reports of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets, countertops and floors.Description and Models: The recalled coffeemakers make up to 8-cups of coffee and have a programmable countertop feature. The coffeemakers are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.Sold at: Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 239-7145 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at http://www.acprecall.com.
Hazard
The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
Incidents / Injuries
Applica has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating. This resulted in one report of a minor burn, and 12 reports of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets, countertops and floors.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
Units Affected
About 420,000
Sold At
Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.
Manufactured In
China