Hamilton Beach · Recalled
CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
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.
- Units
- 20,160
- Reports
- 10
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $70
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Internet retailers and discount department stores nationwide, from March 2003 through March 2004, for approximately $70.
- Product type
- Espresso/Cappuccino Makers
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia
Incident log
Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.
What the notice says to do
Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers.
Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), or visit www.hamiltonbeach.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 22 2004; last revised FEB 07 2025.