LoHi Tech Recalls SOWTECH Espresso Machines Due to Burn Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 21762 · Jul 8, 2021 · LoHi Tech
24,900
units affected
24,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21762
- Date
- Jul 8, 2021
- Company
- LoHi Tech
- Units affected
- 24,900
- Product
- SOWTECH Espresso Machines with Glass Carafes
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves SOWTECH Espresso Machines with model number CM6811. They are black and were sold with a glass carafe. "SOWTECH" is printed in large black type on the metal front panel and "Model CM6811" is printed on a silver label on the bottom of the machine.
What can happen
The glass carafe can break while in use, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso machines and contact LoHi Tech to receive a free replacement metal carafe. LoHi Tech is contacting all purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 48 reports of the glass carafe breaking, resulting in five burn injuries.
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com and lohi-direct.com from March 2017 through October 2020 for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sowtech espresso machines with glass carafes?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso machines and contact LoHi Tech to receive a free replacement metal carafe. LoHi Tech is contacting all purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The glass carafe can break while in use, 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.