Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
Recall 06175 · Jun 6, 2006 · Applica Consumer Products Inc.
420,000
units affected
420,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06175
- Date
- Jun 6, 2006
- Company
- Applica Consumer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 420,000
- Product
- Black & Decker® Brand Thermal Coffeemaker
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black & decker® brand thermal coffeemaker?
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.