Safety regulator, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
Recall 04126 · Apr 22, 2004 · Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
20,160
units affected
20,160
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04126
- Date
- Apr 22, 2004
- Company
- Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc.
- Units affected
- 20,160
- Product
- Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers
- Product type
- Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled units are Hamilton Beach® Cappuccino Plus™ Espresso and Cappuccino Maker, model 40714. They are black plastic and stainless steel. The Hamilton Beach® brand name is printed on the front of the unit, and the model number is printed on the bottom.
What can happen
The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
The fix
Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.
- Sold at
- Internet retailers and discount department stores nationwide, from March 2003 through March 2004, for approximately $70.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hamilton beach cappuccino plus espresso and cappuccino makers?
Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers.
What is the hazard?
The steam tube inside the espresso/cappuccino maker can burst under pressure, presenting a risk of injury to consumers. This can occur if the frothing nozzle becomes clogged and the espresso button is pushed while attempting to froth milk.
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.