Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers
CPSC Recall #04-126 — April 21, 2004
Product
Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia, is voluntarily recalling 20,160 Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers. The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.Name of product: Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino MakersUnits: 20,160 Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, VirginiaHazard: The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.Incidents/Injuries: Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.Description: The recalled units are Hamilton Beach® Cappuccino Plus™ Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, model 40714. They are black plastic and stainless steel. The Hamilton Beach® brand name is printed on the front of the unit, and the model number is printed on the bottom.Sold at: Internet retailers and discount department stores nationwide from March 2003 through March 2004 for approximately $70.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers. Consumer Contact: Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), or visit www.hamiltonbeach.com.Media Contact: Kirby Kriz, (804) 527-7299
Hazard
The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
Incidents / Injuries
Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.
Remedy
Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers.
Units Affected
20,160
Sold At
Internet retailers and discount department stores nationwide from March 2003 through March 2004 for approximately $70.
Manufacturer
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia
Manufactured In
China