Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled by Applica Consumer Products Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 12191 · Jun 1, 2012 · Applica Consumer Products Inc.
159,000
units affected
159,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12191
- Date
- Jun 1, 2012
- Company
- Applica Consumer Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 159,000
- Product
- Black & Decker® Spacemaker™ 12-Cup Programmable Under-the-Cabinet Coffeemakers
- Product type
- Coffee Makers or Teapots
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Black & Decker® brand 12-cup coffeemakers designed to mount under a cabinet. Available in either white or black models, the words "BLACK & DECKER® SPACEMAKER™" are printed in the top right-hand corner. The coffeemakers have a digital time display in the top left corner and five round buttons above the water reservoir. The 12-cup coffee pots are glass with a molded handle the same color as the machine and a silver metallic bracket running around the glass near the bottom. The recall includes model numbers SDC740, SDC740B, SDC740BR, SDC740C, SDC740DIS, SDC740R, SDC750, SDC750C and SDC750DIS. The model number is printed on the underside of the coffeemaker, directly below the water reservoir.
What can happen
The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 1,276 reports of handles breaking, including 68 reports of burns and/or cuts.
- Sold at
- Major retailers nationwide from July 2008 through May 2012 for about $50-80.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black & decker® spacemaker™ 12-cup programmable under-the-cabinet coffeemakers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Applica for a full refund of the entire under-the-counter coffeemaker.
What is the hazard?
The coffee pot handle can break, causing cuts and burns to the consumer.
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.