Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Recall 06124 · Mar 30, 2006 · Eugster/Frismag AG
6,600
units affected
6,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06124
- Date
- Mar 30, 2006
- Company
- Eugster/Frismag AG
- Units affected
- 6,600
- Product
- Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center Espresso Machines
- Product type
- Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The Automatic Coffee Centers have E50, E55, E70 or E75 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 12941, 13035, 13085 or 13088 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard the 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 Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Coffee distributors and some independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2004 for between $750 and $900.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jura impressa automatic coffee center espresso machines?
Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately, and contact Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement.
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.