Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09194 · Apr 15, 2009 · Philips Consumer Lifestyle
155,000
units affected
155,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09194
- Date
- Apr 15, 2009
- Company
- Philips Consumer Lifestyle
- Units affected
- 155,000
- Product
- Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves Senseo one-cup coffeemakers with model numbers HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832, and HD 7890. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Date codes are printed on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Coffeemakers made in China have date codes 0727 through 0847; coffeemakers made in Poland have date codes 0627 through 0847.
What can happen
An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported in the United States. The firm has received 17 reports of incidents in Europe, including six reports of minor personal injury involving first degree burns to the hands, arms and abdomen.
- Sold at
- Wal-Mart, Target and Safeway stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com between July 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $140.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled philips senseo one-cup coffeemakers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
What is the hazard?
An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler can burst, 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.