Applica Consumer Products Inc. · Recalled
Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard
The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury.
- Units
- About 420,000
- Reports
- 14
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled coffeemakers make up to 8 cups of coffee and have a programmable countertop feature. The coffeemakers are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.
The file
- Sold at
- Home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2004 through April 2006, for about $40.
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Applica Consumer Products Inc., of Miramar, Fla.
Incident log
Applica has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating. This resulted in one report of a minor burn, and 12 reports of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets, countertops and floors.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 239-7145 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at http://www.acprecall.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 JUN 06 2006; last revised JUN 19 2024.