Gevalia · Recalled
Gevalia Recalls Kaffe Combo Coffeemakers Due to Burn Hazard
The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 21,000
- Reports
- 28
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $90
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled product is a 12-cup programmable "Kaffe Combo" coffeemaker with model number CM830 and a glass carafe and two travel mugs. The name "Gevalia" is on the front of the coffeemaker and the model number is located on the bottom of the unit. No other Gevalia coffeemakers are affected by this recall.
The file
- Sold at
- The recalled coffeemaker was distributed directly to consumers who joined the Gevalia Kaffe program, and through catalog sales from September 2006 through January 2007. The coffeemakers are valued at about $90.
- Product type
- Coffeemakers/Coffeepots/Teapots/Kettles
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Global Marketing Corp., of Parsippany, N.J.
Incident log
Gevalia has received 28 reports of overheated coffeemakers, including 12 reports of damaged counter tops, and one report of a minor burn from spilled coffee.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemaker and contact Gevalia for a free replacement coffeemaker. Those consumers who purchased the coffeemaker will be offered the option of receiving a refund. Gevalia is contacting all registered consumers directly.
Call Gevalia at (800) GEVALIA any time, or visit www.gevalia.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 MAR 14 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.