Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 06089 · Feb 15, 2006 · Eugster/Frismag
2,100
units affected
2,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06089
- Date
- Feb 15, 2006
- Company
- Eugster/Frismag
- Units affected
- 2,100
- Product
- Orchestro Espresso Makers
- Product type
- Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recalled espresso makers are black and silver, have a silver control panel, and can make two cups of espresso at once. The word "KRUPS" is printed on the front of the machine. The model number and factory mark are stamped on a silver sticker on the bottom of the machine. The following are the recalled models: Model Number Factory Mark 889-45 F8894556 890-41 F8904156
What can happen
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the espresso machines and contact Krups for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from January 1999 through November 2005 for about $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled orchestro espresso makers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the espresso machines and contact Krups 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.