E20/E25 Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
CPSC Recall #96-057 — January 1, 1996
Product
E20/E25 Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
Description
Washington, D.C. - CPSC, Braun Inc. of Lynnfield, Mass., is voluntarily announcing a recall of and replacement filter holder for 5,000 espresso/cappuccino makers, models e20 and e25, type 3058.E20/E25 Espresso/Cappuccino Makers Braun has received 16 reports of the filter holder dislodging, which resulted in three injuries, including a cut and burns. The plastic and metal espresso/cappuccino makers have a production code stamped on the bottom of the base. This voluntary corrective action involves espresso/cappuccino makers with production codes "426" through "450." The machine was packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part "Braun Espresso/Cappuccino Maker ... Made in switzerland." Major department stores, kitchen supply stores and various retailers sold the espresso/cappuccino makers nationwide from August 1994 through December 1994 for between $49 and $69. Braun is providing replacement filter holders, revised instruction sheets, and product labels to consumers who own type 3058 espresso/cappuccino makers with production codes "426" through "450." For more information, consumers can call (800) 933-8363, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers should have their espresso/espresso makers available at the time of the call.
Hazard
If the filter holder is pushed past the maximum setting, the filter holder may dislodge under pressure. As a result, it could break the glass coffee carafe and consumers could be cut by broken glass. In addition, consumers could be burned by escaping steam or spilled coffee grounds.
Incidents / Injuries
Braun has received 16 reports of the filter holder dislodging, which resulted in three injuries, including a cut and burns.
Remedy
Braun is providing replacement filter holders, revised instruction sheets, and product labels to consumers who own type 3058 espresso/cappuccino makers with production codes "426" through "450."