Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard
Recall 07006 · Oct 17, 2006 · Starbucks
73,000
units affected
73,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07006
- Date
- Oct 17, 2006
- Company
- Starbucks
- Units affected
- 73,000
- Product
- Starbucks Barista Aroma™ Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. "Starbucks Barista Aroma" is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish. The Starbucks Barista Grande 12-Cup Coffee Brewer and Starbucks Barista Solo Coffee Brewers are not included in this recall.
What can happen
The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee brewers immediately and contact Starbucks for a full refund. Consumers will receive a postage-paid package along with instructions on how to return their brewer. Starbucks is also offering a coupon (valid through 1/31/07) for a free pound of coffee as an incentive to return the recalled machine.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Starbucks has received 23 reports of melting in the plastic housing of the brewers. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide between March 2005 and September 2006 for about $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled starbucks barista aroma™ stainless steel 8-cup coffee brewers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee brewers immediately and contact Starbucks for a full refund. Consumers will receive a postage-paid package along with instructions on how to return their brewer. Starbucks is also offering a coupon (valid through 1/31/07) for a free pound of coffee as an incentive to.
What is the hazard?
The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible 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.