Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker Spacemaker Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09252 · Jun 23, 2009 · Applica Consumer Products Inc.
584,000
units affected
584,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09252
- Date
- Jun 23, 2009
- Company
- Applica Consumer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 584,000
- Product
- Black & Decker® brand Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product has an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. Only model numbers ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450 and ODC460 are included in the recall. The model number can be located on the back of the coffeemaker.
What can happen
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 235 reports of hot water overflowing and contacting consumers, including 10 reports of second-degree burns.
- Sold at
- Major retailers nationwide, including K-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Wal-Mart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Amazon.com, from March 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black & decker® brand spacemaker™ coffeemakers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemaker immediately and contact Applica for a free replacement brew basket.
What is the hazard?
The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard to consumers.
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.