Safety regulator, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Home Coffeemakers
Recall 05189 · Jun 10, 2005 · Bunn-O-Matic Corp.
1,750,000
units affected
1,750,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05189
- Date
- Jun 10, 2005
- Company
- Bunn-O-Matic Corp.
- Units affected
- 1,750,000
- Product
- Bunn® home coffeemakers
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The recall involves Bunn® home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (including any of those same model numbers ending in the additional letter D) with six-digit date codes ending in "01," "02," or "03." Also involved in the recall are the same models with dates codes ending in "04" and middle digits between "01" and "21." (If the date code has a seventh digit, consumers should ignore the last digit and use the first six digits.) The model number and date code are stamped on a small white or silver sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The 10-cup Bunn® coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13¾ inches deep. The word "BUNN®" is printed on the front of the machine in chrome.
What can happen
The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking to see if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free repair or purchase a new unit at a discount.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Bunn-O-Matic has received 17 reports of the bowl or lid melting, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Department and hardware stores nationwide, between February 2001 and August 2004, for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bunn® home coffeemakers?
Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking to see if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free repair or purchase a new unit at a discount.
What is the hazard?
The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire 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.