Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recall 06106 · Mar 7, 2006 · Eugster/Frismag
28,000
units affected
28,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06106
- Date
- Mar 7, 2006
- Company
- Eugster/Frismag
- Units affected
- 28,000
- Product
- C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center
- Product type
- Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Automatic Coffee Centers are espresso machines and have C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk.
What can happen
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of fires started inside the coffee center. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Sold at
- Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled c1000 capresso automatic coffee center?
Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
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.