Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled By Applica Consumer Products Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09309 · Aug 18, 2009 · Applica Consumer Products Inc.
9,800
units affected
9,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09309
- Date
- Aug 18, 2009
- Company
- Applica Consumer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 9,800
- Product
- Black & Decker® Thermal Coffeemakers
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Black & Decker 8-cup programmable thermal coffeemakers. Model number TCM1000IKT is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.
What can happen
The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica to receive a free replacement household product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a coffeemaker melting. No injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart and small retail stores nationwide from April 2008 through July 2009 for between $50 and $65.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black & decker® thermal coffeemakers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica to receive a free replacement household product.
What is the hazard?
The coffeemakers can overheat and melt, posing a 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.