CPSCApril 22, 2004

CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of

CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Espresso/Cappuccino Makers

Why was CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Hamilton Beach will ship free replacement espresso/cappuccino makers to consumers. Contact: Hamilton Beach toll-free at 800-851-8900, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (ET), or visit www.hamiltonbeach.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso and Cappuccino Makers
Company
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., of Glen Allen, Virginia
Quantity
20,160
Sold at
Internet retailers and discount department stores nationwide, from March 2003 through March 2004, for approximately $70.
Recall date
April 22, 2004
Incidents / injuries
Hamilton Beach has received 10 reports of burst steam tubes, one of which included a minor burn.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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