CPSCJune 10, 2005

CPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Home Coffeemakers

CPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Home Coffeemakers

Why was CPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Home Coffeemakers recalled?

The coffeemaker's plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking to see if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free repair or purchase a new unit at a discount. Contact: For more information, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 352-2866 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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
Bunn® home coffeemakers
Company
Bunn-O-Matic Corp., of Springfield, Ill.
Quantity
About 1.75 million
Sold at
Department and hardware stores nationwide, between February 2001 and August 2004, for about $100.
Recall date
June 10, 2005
Incidents / injuries
Bunn-O-Matic has received 17 reports of the bowl or lid melting, though no injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves Bunn® home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (including any of those same model numbers ending in the additional letter D) with six-digit date codes ending in "01," "02," or "03." Also involved in the recall are the same models with dates codes ending in "04" and middle digits between "01" and "21." (If the date code has a seventh digit, consumers should ignore the last digit and use the first six digits.) The model number and date code are stamped on a small white or silver sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The 10-cup Bunn® coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13¾ inches deep. The word "BUNN®" is printed on the front of the machine in chrome.

Open official CPSC notice Latest recalls