Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard
Why was Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard recalled?
The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair. Contact: For additional information, contact Capresso toll-free at (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.capresso.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
- C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center
- Company
- Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland, Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J.
- Quantity
- About 28,000
- Sold at
- Department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800.
- Recall date
- March 7, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received four reports of fires started inside the coffee center. No injuries or property damage were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The Automatic Coffee Centers are espresso machines and have C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk.